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M5 PHR

2001 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,080 mi
Last recorded105,080 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 PHR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 105,080 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 103,777 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 101,396 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 98,597 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 95,886 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 93,341 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 93,306 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 91,052 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at both flexi`s (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 88,558 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 84,764 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake on 16% limits at time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2017 81,286 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 81,286 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 77,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 73,718 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 73,718 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 70,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 70,891 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 67,048 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

rear parking brake. your vehicle has only just metthe requiredpark brake efficiency. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 19 Feb 2013 67,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 16 Feb 2012 63,820 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,892 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 56,046 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 52,312 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 47,553 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 47,553 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 42,896 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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M5 PHR is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M5 PHR, 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

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What year was M5 PHR registered?

M5 PHR is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 3 March 2001.

Is M5 PHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 PHR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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