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X87 XPH

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,225 mi
Last recorded137,225 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX87 XPH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 137,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 130,436 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 130,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 126,756 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 126,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 115,912 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 91,861 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)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 81,971 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front wipers smearing,washers poor

osf antiroll bar link gaitor split

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2010 81,971 miles

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

front wipers smearing,washers poor

osf antiroll bar link gaitor split

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2009 77,305 miles

front brake discs worn & corroded

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

play in n/s/r hub lower bush - JUST ACCEPTABLE/RECOMMEND PROMPT REPLACEMENT

play in o/s/r hub lower bush

wipers smearing; 2 of 4 washer jets not working

Pass 8 Sep 2008 73,976 miles

both outer sills covered in trim / both front flooor pans in trim.

front discs worn & corroded / pads seem low.

play in n/s/rear lower hub bushe just acceptable recomend replacement.

play in o/s/rear lower hub bush.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 70,923 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake discs worn,pads seem low

nsf fog lamp broken

play in nsr and osr lower hub bushes,recommend replacement

rear brake discs worn and osr discs pitted,pads seem low/RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Fail 13 Sep 2006 65,924 miles

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

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

play in both rear hub lower bushes

Pass 13 Sep 2006 65,924 miles

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

play in both rear hub lower bushes

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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X87 XPH is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X87 XPH, 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 X87 XPH registered?

X87 XPH is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is X87 XPH safe to buy?

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