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M555 BMV

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,530 mi
Last recorded139,530 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 BMV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 139,530 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leading and trailing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge offshape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 138,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 137,644 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 135,750 miles

Central Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower downpipe nuts corroded.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 134,911 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower downpipe nuts corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 134,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower downpipe nuts corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 134,302 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp front indicators on permanently used as markers (4.4.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 133,562 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 131,967 miles

Both front headlamps hazy

Pass 15 Dec 2017 130,867 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 130,867 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 129,387 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 127,677 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 124,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2013 120,486 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 117,912 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 116,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 116,288 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 108,102 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 100,329 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 92,501 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 92,501 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 87,311 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 80,422 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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M555 BMV is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 M555 BMV, 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 M555 BMV registered?

M555 BMV is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is M555 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M555 BMV shows 24 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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