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P4 DFG

2001 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

155,326 mi
Last recorded155,326 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 DFG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 155,326 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 155,326 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 151,937 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 151,933 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 149,538 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 149,534 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 147,345 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 142,327 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 137,552 miles

play in both front suspension arm bushes

play in nearside front wheel bearing

play in offside rear lower suspension arm bush

Pass 12 Dec 2016 133,777 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 133,777 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Dec 2015 128,153 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 128,151 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)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 123,948 miles

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

oil leaks?

pump up tyres.

Pass 21 May 2014 120,868 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 114,100 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on edges

play in both inner steering rack joints

play in both rear lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 24 May 2012 107,106 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges

rear brake pads worn

slight play in both rear upper suspension arms

Pass 13 May 2011 96,274 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges

wipers smeary

Pass 24 May 2010 87,350 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 81,902 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 77,013 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 67,489 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 59,243 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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P4 DFG is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P4 DFG, 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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P4 DFG is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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