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M200 LCY

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,005 mi
Last recorded149,005 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM200 LCY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 149,005 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 142,718 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 135,109 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 123,931 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 117,183 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 110,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 107,486 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 107,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake pipes becoming corroded.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 104,571 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 103,953 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 98,767 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 91,711 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 91,295 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 79,935 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2007 79,935 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 72,619 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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M200 LCY is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol 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 M200 LCY, 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 M200 LCY registered?

M200 LCY is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is M200 LCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M200 LCY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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