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X729 JDV

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,865 mi
Last recorded134,865 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX729 JDV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 134,865 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 122,126 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 109,727 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 101,175 miles

slight deterioration in both front forward suspension bushes

Fail 5 Nov 2008 101,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

slight deterioration in both front forward suspension bushes

Pass 29 Oct 2007 94,221 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 88,615 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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X729 JDV is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X729 JDV, 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 X729 JDV registered?

X729 JDV is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 14 November 2000.

Is X729 JDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X729 JDV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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