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S25 RMT

2001 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,768 mi
Last recorded155,768 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS25 RMT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 155,768 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Dec 2016 155,768 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2015 148,305 miles

Front headlamp patterns dull

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 148,305 miles

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

Front headlamp patterns dull

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 140,048 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2014 140,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2013 131,802 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 131,802 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 124,208 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake wearing indicator on in dash

n\s front tyres have cracks on wall

o\s front tyres have cracks on wall

o\s\f tyre has a cut in tread BUT does not show any signs of ply or cord

Fail 24 Nov 2012 124,013 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake wearing indicator on in dash

n\s front tyres have cracks on wall

o\s front tyres have cracks on wall

Pass 25 Nov 2011 116,397 miles

Oil leak

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

pads censor in desh

Fail 22 Nov 2011 116,318 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

pads censor in desh

Pass 22 Nov 2010 107,000 miles

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

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

low brake pad warning light staying on

Pass 21 Nov 2009 95,497 miles

Brake warning light on

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

Fail 21 Nov 2009 95,497 miles

Brake warning light on

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 84,434 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 84,371 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 73,401 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 60,817 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 50,722 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 50,722 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S25 RMT is a 2001 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S25 RMT, 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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S25 RMT is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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