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X840 JLU

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,286 mi
Last recorded91,286 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX840 JLU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 91,286 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 91,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 87,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot lid tell tail illuminated but lid is closed

Fail 7 Jun 2017 87,333 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot lid tell tail illuminated but lid is closed

Pass 6 Jun 2016 84,309 miles

nearside rear tyre nail

Fail 28 May 2016 84,309 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre nail

Fail 7 Jun 2015 81,749 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2015 81,749 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 78,715 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 75,530 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 74,313 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Jul 2011 71,353 miles

front brake pads staring to waer

Pass 14 Jul 2010 68,955 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 66,340 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 63,625 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 61,658 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 61,658 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 50,520 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2005 30,773 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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X840 JLU is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 X840 JLU, 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 X840 JLU registered?

X840 JLU is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X840 JLU safe to buy?

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