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M20 ANR

2001 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,865 mi
Last recorded182,865 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 ANR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 182,865 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear inner sills slightly corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2023 177,796 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe corroded ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 177,796 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe corroded ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 168,641 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 168,639 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2021 156,327 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 156,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 141,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 134,203 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 134,203 miles

Central Seat belt missing stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between fuel tank and rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018
Fail 29 Aug 2018

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 118,321 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 116,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 103,392 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 103,392 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush detached (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 89,554 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 89,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 73,422 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 70,208 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 64,775 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 58,952 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 57,067 miles

n/s/r tyre showing signs of wear outer edge and starting to crack

Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,102 miles

front pads not seen due to wheel format

Pass 22 Jun 2009 51,214 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 49,019 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 46,387 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 42,961 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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M20 ANR is a 2001 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M20 ANR, 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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M20 ANR is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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