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R333 SHS

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

196,252 mi
Last recorded196,252 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR333 SHS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2025 196,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front stone chip on the windscreen

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear both side jacking block area corroded-side sill fitted not allowing full check

Pass 31 Aug 2024 193,185 miles

Offside stone chip on the windscreen

both side rear jacking block area corroded

brake pads warning light on-n/s/f sensor wiring damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2023 192,100 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front stone chip on the windscreen

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 190,408 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel pipe corroded-under vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2021 188,610 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 187,830 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 184,243 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 180,808 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 177,728 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 175,589 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 172,185 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 169,225 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 162,500 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 156,942 miles

stone chip on the windscreen

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2011 141,039 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 133,730 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 123,757 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 113,231 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 102,033 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 87,477 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 71,926 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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R333 SHS is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R333 SHS, 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 R333 SHS registered?

R333 SHS is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is R333 SHS safe to buy?

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