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V500 CON

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,666 mi
Last recorded125,666 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV500 CON
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 125,666 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

Pass 1 Oct 2011 112,468 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 112,468 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 98,585 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 78,886 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 52,746 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 45,975 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 43,036 miles

Offside Front 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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V500 CON is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V500 CON, 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

How do I check the history of V500 CON?

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What year was V500 CON registered?

V500 CON is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is V500 CON safe to buy?

The MOT history for V500 CON shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V500 CON have outstanding finance?

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