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NDZ 881

2001 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,286 mi
Last recorded145,286 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDZ 881
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 145,286 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 143,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension, suspension components, sunframe, structure, hubs, coil springs, exhaust, brake pipe and fuel pipe are corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 143,165 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 143,154 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 142,428 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 141,040 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 137,802 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 133,027 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 130,141 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak from diff ()

corroded exhaust joins and link pipes

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2017 125,650 miles

Front Oil leak engine sump gasket ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Pass 3 May 2016 122,468 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2015 119,005 miles

all tyres perishing / cracking in tread no cords showing

both rear tyres near wear bars

engine oil leak

rear pads starting to get low

Pass 2 May 2014 114,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear differential has slight oil leak.

Fail 1 May 2014 114,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear differential has slight oil leak.

Pass 7 May 2013 109,647 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

all four tyres have light cracking in treads

Pass 4 May 2012 104,357 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 98,496 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside and offside external mirrors not very tight on mountings, still secure.

Fail 10 May 2011 98,496 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside and offside external mirrors not very tight on mountings, still secure.

Pass 7 May 2010 90,983 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 84,885 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 79,564 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 76,996 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 76,996 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 71,779 miles

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

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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NDZ 881 is a 2001 BMW 525 in Black 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 NDZ 881, 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 NDZ 881 registered?

NDZ 881 is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is NDZ 881 safe to buy?

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