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X936 XPJ

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

145,303 mi
Last recorded145,303 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX936 XPJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 145,303 miles

Bad oil leak underneath the vehicle

Both rear tyres wearing low

Brake pipes corroded running front to rear and across the rear axle

Corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Damage to nearside sill

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Washers not working on nearside

Pass 5 Jan 2018 142,195 miles

o/s handbrake grabs

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 13 Dec 2016 136,402 miles

Damage to front bumper

Nearside handbrake reading low

Fail 13 Dec 2016 136,402 miles

Damage to front bumper

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside handbrake reading low

Pass 17 Dec 2015 131,015 miles

Both front wiper blades split.

Oil leak from engine area.

Fail 14 Dec 2015 131,015 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wiper blades split.

Oil leak from engine area.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 127,859 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2015 127,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2013 121,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

car arrived low on oil - noise fron engine bay - 3 litres hort - added prior to starting test

offside number plate lamp unit - slightly insecure

oil leak noted - engine bay

Pass 6 Dec 2013 121,906 miles

car arrived low on oil - noise fron engine bay - 3 litres hort - added prior to starting test

offside number plate lamp unit - slightly insecure

oil leak noted - engine bay

Pass 17 Jul 2013 116,730 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 116,730 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 113,453 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

heatshield over rear silencer insecure/rattling

oil leak(s) engine bay - oil dripping onto exhaust downpipe offside rear of engine - burning and smelling in car

Fail 12 Jan 2012 104,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 104,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 96,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 96,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 84,213 miles

front numberplate slightly deteriorated

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2009 84,213 miles

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

front numberplate slightly deteriorated

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2007 68,813 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 68,803 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 59,763 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 59,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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X936 XPJ is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 X936 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 X936 XPJ registered?

X936 XPJ is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X936 XPJ safe to buy?

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