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X836 XPJ

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,378 mi
Last recorded147,378 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX836 XPJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 147,378 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 147,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 140,661 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 140,643 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 131,153 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 121,205 miles

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

Oil leak from Engine.

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 121,205 miles

Oil leak from Engine.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 109,157 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 97,240 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 97,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 87,965 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing slightly inner edge

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 78,942 miles

NSR TYRE HAS JUST STARTED TO CRACK AND PERISH

Pass 16 Jul 2008 73,142 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 66,281 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 59,492 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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X836 XPJ is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 106,448 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 X836 XPJ, 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 25 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 X836 XPJ registered?

X836 XPJ is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X836 XPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X836 XPJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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