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J70 ETS

2001 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,215 mi
Last recorded161,215 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 ETS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 161,215 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 152,215 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 151,699 miles

Offside 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)

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

Both headlamps deteriorated but light output and beam image not seriously affected

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 147,633 miles

Both windscreen wipers smearing

Centre stop lamp not working

Clutch pedal rubber anti-slip provision missing

Windscreen damaged but not seriously affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 24 Feb 2015 140,890 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 136,964 miles

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)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 125,554 miles

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

both front brake discs have a wear lip.

both front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 5 Mar 2013 125,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front brake discs have a wear lip.

both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 114,744 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 104,477 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 90,579 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 86,205 miles

n/s/r lower arm bush worn

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Feb 2008 77,849 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 67,829 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2006 57,916 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 57,916 miles

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

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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J70 ETS is a 2001 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J70 ETS, 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 J70 ETS registered?

J70 ETS is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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