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MCZ 2750

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,672 mi
Last recorded161,672 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCZ 2750
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 161,672 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 161,672 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 152,596 miles

Front Oil leak engine and rear axle ()

Fail 18 Mar 2017 152,210 miles

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

Front Oil leak engine and rear axle ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 138,374 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 138,360 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 122,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 103,382 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 103,375 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 97,331 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 97,325 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Upper 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 Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 89,767 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 89,767 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 78,450 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 75,400 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 67,229 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 50,716 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 5 Aug 2006 39,359 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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MCZ 2750 is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MCZ 2750, 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 MCZ 2750 registered?

MCZ 2750 is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is MCZ 2750 safe to buy?

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