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X433 BFP

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,668 mi
Last recorded121,668 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX433 BFP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 121,668 miles

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

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

Offside Rear child seat

Rear brake discs in poor condition

eml light on dash

oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2015 121,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear child seat

Rear brake discs in poor condition

eml light on dash

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 100,592 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine has oil leaks

engine mangement light on

nearside rear tyre on 2mm worn on inner edge just legel

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

Fail 26 Sep 2014 100,587 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine has oil leaks

engine mangement light on

nearside rear tyre on 2mm worn on inner edge just legel

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Jul 2013 87,607 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 83,592 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 83,592 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 79,766 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 76,021 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 71,500 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 66,269 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 60,404 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 53,988 miles

Slight play in steering rack offside

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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X433 BFP is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 X433 BFP, 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 X433 BFP registered?

X433 BFP is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X433 BFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X433 BFP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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