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RDM 946

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

100,536 mi
Last recorded100,536 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDM 946
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 100,536 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 99,480 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 98,833 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 97,805 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 96,945 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 96,945 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 95,983 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 95,171 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 94,441 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2016 93,108 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 92,102 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 91,125 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 89,885 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 88,540 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 87,887 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 86,812 miles

rear tyres little low

Pass 23 Oct 2009 86,291 miles

air bag warning light on

both rear tyres little low on 3mm

Pass 17 Oct 2008 85,371 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 84,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 84,598 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 83,597 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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RDM 946 is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RDM 946, 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 RDM 946 registered?

RDM 946 is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 23 April 2001.

Is RDM 946 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDM 946 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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