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V904 HKU

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,393 mi
Last recorded136,393 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV904 HKU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 136,393 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sills both N/S and O/S have plastic covering difficult to fully examine

Fail 21 Jul 2020 136,390 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sills both N/S and O/S have plastic covering difficult to fully examine

Fail 31 Aug 2019 135,670 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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Fail 21 Aug 2019 135,459 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills and under trim(jacking points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill under trim(at jacking point) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 129,880 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2016 123,998 miles

n/s handbrake will require attention ion service

Pass 24 Jul 2015 117,749 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 111,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion to petrol tank mounting straps .

unable to check centre seatbelt, trapped under seat .

Pass 22 Jul 2013 105,082 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 97,639 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 90,328 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 82,109 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 73,759 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 66,173 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 58,340 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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V904 HKU is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V904 HKU, 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

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What year was V904 HKU registered?

V904 HKU is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 15 February 2000.

Is V904 HKU safe to buy?

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