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R2 POB

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,083 mi
Last recorded75,083 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 POB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2019 75,083 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 73,067 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 67,998 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 64,687 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 61,136 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 55,967 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 50,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,950 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 45,742 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,590 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 40,422 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 36,588 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 30,799 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 25,306 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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R2 POB is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R2 POB, 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 R2 POB registered?

R2 POB is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is R2 POB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 POB shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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