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X172 KNA

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

172,518 mi
Last recorded172,518 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX172 KNA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 172,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2014 170,492 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 126,907 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 166,430 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes started to rust

Pass 20 Oct 2011 163,609 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 160,702 miles

advise to change both wiper blades

Pass 24 Oct 2009 158,259 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 158,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 149,846 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 134,292 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 114,249 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 95,533 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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X172 KNA is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 X172 KNA, 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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What year was X172 KNA registered?

X172 KNA is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 10 November 2000.

Is X172 KNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X172 KNA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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