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N22 HKF

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,613 mi
Last recorded139,613 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN22 HKF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 139,613 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2020 139,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 135,534 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 135,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 129,200 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 129,184 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 119,341 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to wear marker.

nearside rear tyre worn to wear marker.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 109,740 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014

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

nearside front tie rod has slight play

Fail 11 Sep 2014

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

nearside front tie rod has slight play

Pass 18 Jun 2013 85,212 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 75,701 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 67,371 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bands.both rear discs scored

Pass 14 Jun 2010 61,761 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 52,779 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front discs rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2008 48,486 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 42,222 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 38,845 miles

all four tyres getting low on tread and both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

front brake pads getting low

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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N22 HKF 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 77.8%.

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 N22 HKF, 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 N22 HKF registered?

N22 HKF is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is N22 HKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N22 HKF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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