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PLZ 1708

2001 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,390 mi
Last recorded113,390 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLZ 1708
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 113,390 miles

Both side repeater lens missing

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

Offside Front Inner track rod has slight play

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

Oil leak from engine area

Fail 24 Jan 2019 113,390 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill at jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both side repeater lens missing

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

Offside Front Inner track rod has slight play

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

Oil leak from engine area

Pass 11 Jan 2018 111,080 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear upper arm (2.4.G.2)

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

both side repeaters have the lenses missing

oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2018 111,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear upper arm (2.4.G.2)

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

both side repeaters have the lenses missing

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2017 107,356 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to bars. also been run soft ? (4.1.E.1)

oil leak at front of car ? poss oil cooler advise to be repaired asap .

Pass 2 Feb 2016 105,824 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside rear, top rear arm (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak/s

nearside headlamp beam image poor

offside front brake disc inner surface corroded

slight brake judder nearside front

Fail 29 Jan 2016 105,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside rear, top rear arm (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak/s

nearside headlamp beam image poor

offside front brake disc inner surface corroded

slight brake judder nearside front

Pass 11 Dec 2014 103,576 miles

Centre stop lamp inoperative

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 103,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre stop lamp inoperative

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 93,622 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 94,293 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

SRS LIGHT STAYING ON

Pass 7 Feb 2012 90,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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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PLZ 1708 is a 2001 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 PLZ 1708, 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 PLZ 1708 registered?

PLZ 1708 is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is PLZ 1708 safe to buy?

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