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GSK 476

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,623 mi
Last recorded99,623 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSK 476
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 99,623 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 99,472 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 99,456 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 99,208 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 98,743 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 97,169 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 97,169 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 96,902 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 96,411 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 96,411 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 95,345 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 95,345 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 95,286 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 94,812 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 93,828 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 91,893 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 89,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 84,572 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 78,334 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2009 72,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 72,594 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 67,561 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 67,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 62,883 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 57,147 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 56,255 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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GSK 476 is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GSK 476, 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.

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What year was GSK 476 registered?

GSK 476 is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is GSK 476 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSK 476 shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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