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X551 KFR

2000 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,185 mi
Last recorded164,185 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX551 KFR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 164,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight enline oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2011 154,808 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 154,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 142,898 miles

rear number plate faded slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2009 133,909 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 133,909 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 122,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 122,226 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 111,447 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 95,032 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 95,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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X551 KFR is a 2000 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X551 KFR, 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 X551 KFR registered?

X551 KFR is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 2000.

Is X551 KFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X551 KFR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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