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J8 SDT

2001 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,055 mi
Last recorded112,055 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 SDT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 112,055 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 107,303 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

tyre wearing on inner edge offside front

Pass 9 Oct 2007 94,188 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 94,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 77,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 65,189 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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J8 SDT is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J8 SDT, 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

How do I check the history of J8 SDT?

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What year was J8 SDT registered?

J8 SDT is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is J8 SDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 SDT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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