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X415 BLB

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,376 mi
Last recorded94,376 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX415 BLB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 94,376 miles

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Fail 26 Feb 2011 94,267 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rearinner wheel arch plastic liner is rubbing on the coil spring

Pass 26 Feb 2011 94,267 miles

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

nearside rearinner wheel arch plastic liner is rubbing on the coil spring

Pass 12 Oct 2010 94,265 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 94,265 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

drivers door check bar not connected to pillar

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

nearside headlamp beam has pattern but diffused

Pass 2 Feb 2008 73,731 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 49,153 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 39,660 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag warning lamp staying on

near side rear coil spring chaffing on splash guard

oil leak

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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X415 BLB is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X415 BLB, 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 X415 BLB registered?

X415 BLB is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X415 BLB safe to buy?

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