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X63 KVP

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,190 mi
Last recorded144,190 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX63 KVP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 144,190 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 144,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 140,084 miles

Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Both (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 134,037 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 134,037 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 127,981 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 127,981 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 120,732 miles

Head lamps have beam aduster sticker at time of test off side front aim slightly low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Off side rear sill starting to corrode

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 120,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Head lamps have beam aduster sticker at time of test off side front aim slightly low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Off side rear sill starting to corrode

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 107,908 miles

Both wipers smearing slightly

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre (225/55 16) wearing low

Offside headlamp inner assembly insecure and adjusters inop. (headlamp aim ok)

Steering has slight play in both rack arms

Unable to see front and rear brake pads. Recommend brake inspection

Pass 6 Oct 2011 107,908 miles

Both wipers smearing slightly

Offside front tyre (225/55 16) wearing low

Offside headlamp inner assembly insecure and adjusters inop. (headlamp aim ok)

Steering has slight play in both rack arms

Unable to see front and rear brake pads. Recommend brake inspection

Pass 5 Oct 2010 92,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr and osr tyres low

rear discs worn

Fail 5 Oct 2010 92,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr and osr tyres low

rear discs worn

Pass 6 Oct 2009 83,058 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 75,906 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 68,555 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2006 59,020 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 53,316 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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X63 KVP is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X63 KVP, 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.

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What year was X63 KVP registered?

X63 KVP is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X63 KVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X63 KVP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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