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X168 XPH

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,871 mi
Last recorded112,871 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX168 XPH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 112,871 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 99,756 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 93,865 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

dampness around differential

unable to see pads clearly through wheels

Fail 19 May 2012 93,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

dampness around differential

unable to see pads clearly through wheels

Pass 16 May 2011 85,940 miles

dampness engine undertray

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 May 2010 77,386 miles

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2009 69,523 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 69,523 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

slight wear front and rear brake discs

Pass 28 May 2008 61,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside headlight on low limit

slight wear front and rear brake discs

suspect front and rear brake pads are low

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2007 52,198 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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X168 XPH is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X168 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 X168 XPH registered?

X168 XPH is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is X168 XPH safe to buy?

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