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X386 XPL

2000 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,663 mi
Last recorded110,663 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX386 XPL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 110,663 miles

front tyres wearing

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil level low .. oil leaks

Fail 9 Jun 2016 110,496 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pads worn low .. brake discs wearing

front tyres wearing

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil level low .. oil leaks

Pass 16 Jun 2015 102,230 miles

SERIOUS OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 11 Jun 2015 102,051 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SERIOUS OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 94,391 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2014 94,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 88,991 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2013 88,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 82,957 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 78,939 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 71,314 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 56,251 miles

windscreen wipers smeary

Fail 26 Feb 2009 56,251 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 14 Feb 2008 49,977 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 43,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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X386 XPL is a 2000 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X386 XPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X386 XPL registered?

X386 XPL is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 22 November 2000.

Is X386 XPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X386 XPL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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