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X708 DNP

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,296 mi
Last recorded147,296 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX708 DNP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 147,296 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 147,296 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2010 139,806 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 139,805 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres slight worn inner & outer edges

Pass 24 Oct 2009 126,527 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 114,796 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 99,650 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 99,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 88,433 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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X708 DNP is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X708 DNP, 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 X708 DNP registered?

X708 DNP is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X708 DNP safe to buy?

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