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W309 ANH

2000 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

40,210 mi
Last recorded40,210 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW309 ANH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 40,210 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 40,169 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 40,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 May 2022 40,005 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake pads in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 39,330 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 39,228 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side are bold on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 39,112 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 39,067 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 36,832 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 33,016 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 30,227 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 13 Sep 2013 29,067 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 28,614 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 26,805 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 23,322 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 21,564 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 20,431 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 18,851 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 16,692 miles

engine oil leval over maximum indicator

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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W309 ANH is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 W309 ANH, 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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W309 ANH is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is W309 ANH safe to buy?

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