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X388 FBL

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,404 mi
Last recorded188,404 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX388 FBL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 188,404 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear diff oil leak

Rear rear exhaust bracket Brocken

Pass 2 Mar 2023 184,197 miles

Front oil leak

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear deaf leaking oil

Rear exhaust bracket loose

Pass 11 Mar 2022 180,644 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2022 180,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2021 176,778 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 173,514 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 173,514 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 168,975 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 168,975 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 161,034 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 161,034 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 151,934 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 151,934 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 143,561 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 127,335 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2013 114,321 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 101,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 101,315 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 87,619 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 78,270 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 78,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 74,769 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 68,696 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 67,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 55,501 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 55,501 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 47,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X388 FBL is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 X388 FBL, 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 X388 FBL registered?

X388 FBL is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 3 October 2000.

Is X388 FBL safe to buy?

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