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PNL 205M

1974 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,822 mi
Last recorded75,822 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNL 205M
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2019 75,822 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 64,945 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 51,812 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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PNL 205M is a 1974 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PNL 205M, 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 52 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PNL 205M?

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What year was PNL 205M registered?

PNL 205M is a 1974 BMW 525, first registered on 1 April 1974.

Is PNL 205M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNL 205M shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PNL 205M have outstanding finance?

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