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X518 EFB

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

47,715 mi
Last recorded47,715 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX518 EFB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 47,715 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 47,441 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 47,158 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 46,850 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 45,169 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 15 Sep 2021 45,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2015 44,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 342,999 miles

Nearside rear paking brake effort slightly low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 43,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 39,902 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 35,578 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 30,811 miles

slight corrosion to rear discs

Pass 3 Nov 2009 26,885 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 23,809 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 21,904 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 19,738 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 17,130 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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X518 EFB is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 X518 EFB, 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

How do I check the history of X518 EFB?

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What year was X518 EFB registered?

X518 EFB is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X518 EFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X518 EFB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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