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W968 VNO

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,297 mi
Last recorded124,297 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW968 VNO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 124,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 113,575 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 109,623 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 105,952 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 105,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 12 May 2014 103,741 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 103,725 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 99,667 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 94,221 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 87,994 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 87,994 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 26 May 2010 80,823 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 72,069 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 64,263 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 64,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2007 57,635 miles

both rear tyres starting to mwear, ok at time of test

Pass 12 May 2006 47,149 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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W968 VNO is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W968 VNO, 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 W968 VNO registered?

W968 VNO is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W968 VNO safe to buy?

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