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X364 WVK

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

172,016 mi
Last recorded172,016 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX364 WVK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 172,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and scuffed on outer sidewall 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 172,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Both front under bonnet Headlamp aim adjuster not working, aim is correct but lower end of scale

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire disconnected

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and scuffed on outer sidewall 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad sensor wire disconnected

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 165,883 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured All (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low and has a nail in it 255/55/16

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 165,793 miles

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

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured All (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low and has a nail in it 255/55/16

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 159,382 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 159,382 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 153,834 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 143,479 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 143,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 132,028 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 132,028 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 123,163 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 123,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 113,379 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2011 113,375 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 102,998 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 89,224 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 79,804 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 68,618 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 68,214 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 57,408 miles

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

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

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

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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X364 WVK is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X364 WVK, 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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X364 WVK is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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