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S18 WJB

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

215,600 mi
Last recorded215,600 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 WJB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 215,600 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 215,582 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 212,303 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 211,252 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2019 211,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2018 204,600 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 193,423 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 183,014 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted at rear

Pass 2 Jan 2015 169,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2014 157,867 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 152,510 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 152,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 149,102 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 143,874 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 136,241 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 124,309 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 111,097 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 98,327 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 82,950 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 82,950 miles

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

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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S18 WJB is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S18 WJB, 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

How do I check the history of S18 WJB?

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What year was S18 WJB registered?

S18 WJB is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 10 January 2001.

Is S18 WJB safe to buy?

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