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S5 BFB

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,504 mi
Last recorded69,504 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 BFB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2025 69,504 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 68,877 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 68,150 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 67,618 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 66,743 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 65,953 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 64,626 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 63,505 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 62,963 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 62,390 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 61,728 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 60,650 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 59,384 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 57,749 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 55,322 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 53,558 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 51,192 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 48,407 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 45,398 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 42,540 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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S5 BFB 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 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 S5 BFB, 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 S5 BFB registered?

S5 BFB is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is S5 BFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 BFB shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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