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X512 CLD

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX512 CLD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No mileage visible

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 110,700 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 110,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 109,020 miles

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 31 Aug 2016 99,380 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 85,157 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 72,645 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 64,247 miles

rear differentail oil seals leaking

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 14 Sep 2012 64,247 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Offside 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 rear tyre inner edge badly worn

rear differentail oil seals leaking

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 30 Sep 2011 57,483 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both front upper gaiters on anti-roll bar links split

Fail 30 Sep 2011 57,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both front upper gaiters on anti-roll bar links split

Pass 27 Sep 2010 52,349 miles

nearside rear nearing limit

offside rear tyre on limit (inner edge worn).

Pass 24 Sep 2009 46,674 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 43,300 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 34,901 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 28,797 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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X512 CLD is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X512 CLD, 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 X512 CLD registered?

X512 CLD is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 25 October 2000.

Is X512 CLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X512 CLD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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