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X59 DVC

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,620 mi
Last recorded128,620 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX59 DVC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 128,620 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 128,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 124,327 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 124,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 121,011 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 114,045 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 114,045 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 113,870 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake imbalance of 13percent

front discs badly worn

very bad engine oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 97,086 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 81,502 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 81,498 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 77,786 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 77,786 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2007 64,989 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 59,472 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 49,905 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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X59 DVC is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 X59 DVC, 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 X59 DVC registered?

X59 DVC is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 8 December 2000.

Is X59 DVC safe to buy?

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