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X431 YLG

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

166,523 mi
Last recorded166,523 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX431 YLG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 166,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 166,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury front wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 164,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 162,699 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 162,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering backing sill (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering backing sill (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 159,992 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 159,990 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 158,809 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes heavily corroded at the o/s/r of vehicle just behinde the sill but in front of rear wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the limit and also low on inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly,

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 23 Jan 2020 157,099 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 157,097 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 152,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides sills corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2019 152,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides sills corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2018 150,255 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2017 147,418 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2016 143,878 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear anti roll bar drop links worn

Pass 3 Mar 2015 140,930 miles

both front lower arm bushes have slight movement

brake pipes corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

rear no plate deteriorating

rear tailgate lights lenses misting

Pass 15 Mar 2014 137,404 miles

all tyres worn

brake pipes corroded

oil leak on engine

rear no plate deteriorated

slight play in osr anti roll bar link

Pass 26 Feb 2013 134,017 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 130,230 miles

all brake pads getting low

brakepipes corroded

nsf tyre worn on edge

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2011 123,617 miles

rear brake pads low waherts weak

Fail 24 Feb 2011 123,617 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads low waherts weak

Pass 11 Dec 2009 115,593 miles

tyre low rear metal brake pipes corroded only just passed mot test

Pass 13 Nov 2008 109,818 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 95,246 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 81,784 miles

chips in the windscreen

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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X431 YLG is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X431 YLG, 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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What year was X431 YLG registered?

X431 YLG is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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