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X718 XAU

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,641 mi
Last recorded159,641 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX718 XAU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 159,641 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 143,724 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 141,618 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 139,773 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 137,221 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 133,628 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 128,964 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 128,964 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 125,895 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 120,369 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 114,978 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 108,505 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 108,505 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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X718 XAU is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X718 XAU, 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 X718 XAU registered?

X718 XAU is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is X718 XAU safe to buy?

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