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CFZ 288

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,553 mi
Last recorded116,553 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFZ 288
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 116,553 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 116,542 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 114,387 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 114,146 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 107,705 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 107,655 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 102,605 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 90,549 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 84,201 miles

Both front screen washer jets insecure

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 84,201 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front screen washer jets insecure

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 80,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly 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)

front discs worn

Pass 6 Dec 2012 77,231 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 77,229 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 74,442 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 71,672 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 71,672 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 68,419 miles

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

front brake discs worn and lipped.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 64,990 miles

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

engine management light stopping on on dash

Pass 13 Dec 2007 61,214 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 61,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 56,689 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2006 56,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 46,902 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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CFZ 288 is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2001 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 106,448 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CFZ 288, 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 25 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 CFZ 288 registered?

CFZ 288 is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is CFZ 288 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFZ 288 shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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