VehicleScore Hidden History Report
Generated 06 Jun 2024
Vehicle
BMW 525D M SPORT AUTO
2006 • DIESEL • 4 DOOR SALOON • AUTO 6 GEARS
VIN XXXXXXXXXXXX29656 • Engine 28846290
VehicleScore Plus
0
/ 999
Base score 594 · adjusted from report data
Would we buy this vehicle?
No — we would not buy
Critical issues make this a high-risk purchase.
Vehicle is currently recorded as stolen.
Severe damage or scrapped status makes this unsuitable for normal use.
Outstanding consumer finance with STARTLINE MOTOR FINANCE LIMITED must be cleared.
Insurance write-off on record — inspect repairs carefully.
Ask seller: Can you provide police clearance confirming this is no longer stolen?
Ask seller: Why is this vehicle being sold despite its recorded status?
Ask seller: Will STARTLINE MOTOR FINANCE LIMITED confirm the finance is settled on the day of sale?
Ask seller: Who repaired the vehicle and can you provide invoices and photos?
Key findings
Service History Available
Dealer servicing records
Maintenance records
Mileage verification
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VehicleScore
Low score — Do Not Buy
Your base VehicleScore is 594 out of 999. VehicleScore Plus adjusted this to 0 (Do Not Buy) using hidden history data from this report.
Currently recorded as stolen
-600 points
Scrapped or Certificate of Destruction
-600 points
Outstanding finance found
-350 points
Vehicle age
71 / 249
Usage
72 / 100
Mileage
100 / 250
MOT history
351 / 400
Finance
Outstanding finance found
Active consumer finance must be settled before you take ownership. Confirm clearance with the lender on the day of sale.
Finance agreement
STARTLINE MOTOR FINANCE LIMITED · HIRE PURCHASE
Theft
Currently recorded as stolen
Do not proceed with purchase until police and the registered keeper confirm the status has been resolved.
Theft record
Met Police · 11/12/2022
Mileage
No mileage rollback detected
MOT odometer readings appear consistent. Always compare against service invoices when viewing the vehicle.
MOT mileage note
The mileage is above 100,000 miles, therefore the mechanical parts will start to become worn and issues may start to occur.
MOT
MOT history needs attention
There has been major comments in the past few years on MOT's
MOT history score
351 / 400
MOT note
There has been major comments in the past few years on MOT's
MOT note
MOT pass rate is between 70% and 90%, this slightly boosted the score
Ownership
6 keepers · 2 plate changes
Plate changes are common but worth confirming with the seller — especially if done recently or multiple times.
Keeper Changes Timeline
Each point represents when ownership changed hands.
Previous colour
BLACK
Damage & Salvage
Scrapped or Certificate of Destruction issued
This vehicle should not be sold for road use. Verify DVLA records immediately.
Insurance category
CAT N NON STRUCTURAL DAMAGE
Salvage record
GB - U - Used Unrecorded
Vehicle Specifications
Vehicle details on record
Identification and specification data from DVLA and our data providers.
BMW 525D M SPORT AUTO
2006 • DIESEL • 4 DOOR SALOON • AUTO 6 GEARS • 1670kg
VIN XXXXXXXXXXXX29656 • Engine 28846290
Engine capacity
2497cc
Seats
5
Gears
6
Current colour
BLACK
Vehicle Valuations
Retail
£3,771
Trade
£1,778
Private
£2,793
Auction
£2,252
Valuations are estimates based on market data and may vary.
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Data sources
This report combines records from trusted UK automotive data providers and VehicleScore's proprietary scoring models.
DVLA
MOT history
Finance databases
Insurance databases
Theft databases
VehicleScore proprietary scoring
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