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X942 XDE

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,517 mi
Last recorded110,517 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX942 XDE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 May 2013 110,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front metal brake pipes degrading

Front suspension, front lower arm mounting bushes worn

Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Nail within the tread area of the nearside front tyre

Nearside front door check strap not connecter to the A post

Offside front brake backing plate insecure

Rear anti-roll bar link rod ball joints worn

Rear metal brake pipes degrading

Wiper blades worn

Pass 28 Feb 2012 105,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light is on

gearbox to frontpipe exhaust bracket broken

Fail 27 Feb 2012 105,056 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light is on

gearbox to frontpipe exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Jan 2011 100,753 miles

eml on

Pass 25 Oct 2010 100,752 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 22 Oct 2010 100,752 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Oct 2009 97,323 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 92,786 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 89,570 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 89,570 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 85,596 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 85,580 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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)

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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X942 XDE is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X942 XDE, 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 X942 XDE registered?

X942 XDE is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 10 October 2000.

Is X942 XDE safe to buy?

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