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X256 XAP

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,633 mi
Last recorded184,633 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX256 XAP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 184,633 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 184,633 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 178,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 178,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 176,295 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 173,431 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 169,551 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 169,455 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill underneath side skirt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill underneath side skirt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 165,390 miles

Offside Front tyre puncture repair used very close to inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2019 161,007 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 154,961 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 146,384 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 146,261 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 135,106 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 132,226 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 132,226 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 124,868 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 119,393 miles

n/s/r tyre worn

Fail 17 Oct 2013 119,342 miles

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)

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 11 Oct 2012 115,082 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 108,643 miles

Both rear tyre inner outer edges have low tread.

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Osf anti roll bar drop link ball joint has split boot. no play in ball joint.

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 103,353 miles

Advise engine oil level is on min

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 95,984 miles

both front tyre inner outer edge treds very low

Fail 23 Oct 2009 95,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

both front tyre inner outer edge treds very low

Pass 21 Oct 2008 87,722 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 80,553 miles

slight play in n/s/r anti rpll bar drop link

Pass 25 Oct 2006 68,702 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 68,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front 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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X256 XAP is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 X256 XAP, 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 X256 XAP registered?

X256 XAP is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 26 October 2000.

Is X256 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X256 XAP shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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