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HXZ 7778

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

146,280 mi
Last recorded146,280 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHXZ 7778
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 146,280 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 142,496 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 134,401 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge, Perished, tread 3mm. 225/55/16 99W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge, Perished, tread 3mm. 225/55/16 99W (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 133,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge, perished & tread 3mm. 225/55/16 99W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge, perished & tread 3mm. 225/55/16 99W (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 125,918 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 125,513 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 120,087 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 120,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 113,061 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 113,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 102,637 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 102,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 96,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 91,379 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 86,723 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 83,225 miles

Oil leak

oil leak from diff

Fail 25 Feb 2014 83,225 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

oil leak from diff

Pass 13 Feb 2013 78,543 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 78,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 73,099 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 67,022 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 61,716 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 55,450 miles

Off side front tyre wearing inside edge ...close to minimum limits.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 48,479 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 48,479 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 42,049 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 35,744 miles

Slight corrosion to rear brake discs.

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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HXZ 7778 is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HXZ 7778, 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 HXZ 7778 registered?

HXZ 7778 is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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