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X368 XFS

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

156,344 mi
Last recorded156,344 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX368 XFS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2018 156,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 152,461 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 149,152 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Oct 2016 149,152 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 144,726 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2015 144,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster in operative (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread separated (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 140,920 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 136,963 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads not fully visable (possibly wearing thin)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 132,526 miles

both front tyres worn on inner tread

Fail 24 Sep 2012 132,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 8 Oct 2011 125,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 125,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 125,566 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 125,566 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 122,138 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front no plate condition

Pass 4 Aug 2008 112,659 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 112,657 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 100,345 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 89,965 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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X368 XFS is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2000 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 106,192 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X368 XFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X368 XFS registered?

X368 XFS is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is X368 XFS safe to buy?

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