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X553 SFC

2000 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

61,494 mi
Last recorded61,494 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 SFC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 61,494 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 60,720 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 59,523 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 58,490 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 58,488 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 58,392 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 56,630 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on most pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 46,658 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 35,082 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 34,596 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 33,013 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 32,685 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 29,316 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 23,512 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 22,328 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 22,146 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 22,146 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 21,638 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 20,362 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear number plate water marks

Pass 18 Sep 2007 18,757 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,190 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 15,113 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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X553 SFC is a 2000 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 X553 SFC, 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 X553 SFC registered?

X553 SFC is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 6 October 2000.

Is X553 SFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X553 SFC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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