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X693 DBL

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,984 mi
Last recorded116,984 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX693 DBL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 116,984 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly loose

both wiper blades splitting

Pass 17 Nov 2010 106,001 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 94,965 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre.and treadat 2mm

Fail 9 Nov 2009 94,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre.and treadat 2mm

Pass 18 Nov 2008 83,464 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded around fuel tank area.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 78,290 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 71,306 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 63,852 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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X693 DBL is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 X693 DBL, 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 X693 DBL registered?

X693 DBL is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 11 October 2000.

Is X693 DBL safe to buy?

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