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X643 DLE

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,041 mi
Last recorded131,041 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX643 DLE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 131,041 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 131,041 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 123,968 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 123,967 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 115,466 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 96,023 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 96,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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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X643 DLE is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X643 DLE, 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 X643 DLE registered?

X643 DLE is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X643 DLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X643 DLE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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