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NEZ 5440

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,282 mi
Last recorded148,282 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEZ 5440
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 148,282 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 142,656 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 141,651 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 141,605 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 137,325 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 130,015 miles

rear pads low †both sides rear anti roll links slight play

Pass 1 Sep 2006 119,357 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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NEZ 5440 is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NEZ 5440, 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 NEZ 5440 registered?

NEZ 5440 is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is NEZ 5440 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEZ 5440 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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