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RBZ 4368

2001 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,090 mi
Last recorded165,090 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBZ 4368
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 165,090 miles

all brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres worn low

front wipers smearing

slight play in both rear suspention link arms

Fail 5 Dec 2013 165,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres worn low

front wipers smearing

nsf tyre worn low on edges

osf tyre bold on outer edge

slight play in both rear suspention link arms

Pass 15 Dec 2012 149,449 miles

2x nails in nsr tyre

exhaust corroded

exhaust flexi pipe mount broken

gearbox damp

nsr handbrake recording low

Fail 15 Dec 2012 149,449 miles

2x nails in nsr tyre

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust corroded

exhaust flexi pipe mount broken

gearbox damp

nsr handbrake recording low

Pass 6 Dec 2011 129,800 miles

boot area cluttered

engine over/under covers fitted

offside rear spring starting to fracture

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2010 107,280 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres sidewalls showing signs of deterioration

engine plastic over/under covers fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2009 99,115 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2008 89,607 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 75,599 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 75,599 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 62,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

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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RBZ 4368 is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RBZ 4368, 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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RBZ 4368 is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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