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VNK 468

2000 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

51,806 mi
Last recorded51,806 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNK 468
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 51,806 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 50,365 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 48,185 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 45,178 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 41,572 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 37,425 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 33,785 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 33,540 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 33,341 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 32,489 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 31,771 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 30,848 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 21 Aug 2013 29,973 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 28,778 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 27,684 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 26,699 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 25,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,384 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 23,868 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 23,120 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 20,995 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 18,099 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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VNK 468 is a 2000 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 VNK 468, 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 VNK 468 registered?

VNK 468 is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is VNK 468 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNK 468 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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