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JAZ 3923

2001 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,885 mi
Last recorded169,885 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 3923
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 169,885 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight play steering rack

Fail 28 Apr 2017 169,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight play steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2016 164,976 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 159,499 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 159,486 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 154,945 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 147,057 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 139,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 139,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 129,067 miles

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

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 coil springs are getting rusty

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2010 112,540 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 99,747 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 91,600 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 81,312 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 69,501 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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JAZ 3923 is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JAZ 3923, 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 JAZ 3923?

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What year was JAZ 3923 registered?

JAZ 3923 is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is JAZ 3923 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 3923 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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