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X391 LOB

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

153,644 mi
Last recorded153,644 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX391 LOB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 153,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 153,606 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 143,067 miles

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

slight water leak from top of radiator

Fail 28 Jul 2016 143,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

slight water leak from top of radiator

Pass 28 Jul 2015 140,005 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2015 140,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2014 136,004 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 136,004 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 131,200 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 131,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 122,053 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 122,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 116,654 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 May 2010 111,773 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 106,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 101,967 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 101,967 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 101,652 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 101,652 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 93,041 miles

front brake discs ridged

o/s/f tyre + rear tyres all close to limit

Pass 17 Oct 2005 84,791 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 84,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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X391 LOB is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X391 LOB, 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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X391 LOB is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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