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K55 SUK

2001 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,177 mi
Last recorded97,177 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 SUK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 97,177 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 95,819 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 92,820 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 87,133 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 79,298 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 74,931 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

split in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2008 69,914 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 69,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 65,992 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 56,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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K55 SUK is a 2001 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 K55 SUK, 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 K55 SUK registered?

K55 SUK is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is K55 SUK safe to buy?

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