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X547 XPJ

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,127 mi
Last recorded98,127 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX547 XPJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 98,127 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 98,032 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both axle bushes have play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Corrosion to sill @ rear vehicle jacking point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both axle bushes have play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Corrosion to sill @ rear vehicle jacking point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak @ engine above sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion @ panel behind rear wheel. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame mounting bolts and bracket corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion under drivers door. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Above sill rust at jacking point. (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion @ panel behind rear wheel. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame mounting bolts and bracket corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 97,477 miles

Both rear inner sills showing signs off corrosion. Used jacking points for test no problem with integral strength

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 96,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes, behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 95,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes are coated ,behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 92,831 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 92,831 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 91,095 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 88,522 miles

Oil leak engine oil small leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 86,063 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 83,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 83,864 miles

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 80,213 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 80,213 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 77,229 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 77,229 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 73,624 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 70,256 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 67,205 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 63,020 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,808 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 53,677 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 48,810 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 48,810 miles

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

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

O/S FRONT INNER BRAKE PAD LOOKS TO BE WEARING VERY LOW

PLAY IN N/S FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT

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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X547 XPJ is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 X547 XPJ, 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 X547 XPJ registered?

X547 XPJ is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X547 XPJ safe to buy?

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