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J666 DAO

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,039 mi
Last recorded90,039 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 DAO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 90,039 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

various items corroded under vhicle

Pass 9 Apr 2025 88,412 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 5 Apr 2024 86,299 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2023 85,886 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 85,314 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 85,314 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 84,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 82,953 miles

very slight play in the rear two top mounts

Pass 16 Mar 2019 80,220 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 75,998 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 75,998 miles

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush front two (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear two (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 73,330 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front two (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 69,652 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush two front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 66,833 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 63,471 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 60,022 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 56,660 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 52,855 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 49,363 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 45,018 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 40,690 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 36,140 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 36,130 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 27,788 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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J666 DAO is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J666 DAO, 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 J666 DAO registered?

J666 DAO is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is J666 DAO safe to buy?

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