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X805 PHD

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,505 mi
Last recorded72,505 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX805 PHD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2023 72,505 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s o/s floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s o/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 66,928 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 66,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 64,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 59,425 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2013 59,411 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 56,097 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 52,685 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 48,123 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 43,117 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 37,988 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 34,822 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 31,324 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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X805 PHD is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X805 PHD, 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 X805 PHD registered?

X805 PHD is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 25 November 2000.

Is X805 PHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X805 PHD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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