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X435 WFG

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

132,337 mi
Last recorded132,337 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX435 WFG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 132,337 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Severely pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel line corroded (along floor nr fuel tank)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill significantly corroded nr seat/belt mounts

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Significant corrosion(metal crumbling) around both rear jacking points

Fail 25 Jun 2020 132,337 miles

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

225/55R16

Both wipers badly split(25 & 22" B)

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Severely pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel line corroded (along floor nr fuel tank)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From mirror ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre NOT repairable ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp beam image poor(lens)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill significantly corroded nr seat/belt mounts

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Significant corrosion(metal crumbling) around both rear jacking points

Pass 1 Jul 2019 131,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished / splitting + 2004 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp dipped beam image very poor(lens)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear number plate significantly deteriorated(faded)

Pass 28 Jun 2018 129,638 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play *** SIGNIFICANT *** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake hose deteriorated

Offside headlamp dipped beam image very poor(lens)

Fail 28 Jun 2018 129,628 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

25" & 22" bespoke

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play *** SIGNIFICANT *** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake hose deteriorated

Offside headlamp dipped beam image very poor(lens)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 128,318 miles

Offside DIP BEAM IMAGE POOR, LENS HAZED.

Pass 4 Jul 2016 126,826 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer,rear bush/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 126,821 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward arm,forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer,rear bush/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward arm,forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre badly deteriorated/split/perished(225/55WR16)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer,rear bush/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 125,599 miles

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 123,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 123,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake disc signicantly corroded

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 122,383 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 122,383 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2012 120,888 miles

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 23 May 2012 120,888 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Both front brake discs corroded

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 119,341 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 119,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 117,688 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 117,677 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 115,433 miles

wipers detireorating

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 111,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2007 108,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to os sill

front brake pads for wear

slight play in front suspention joints

Pass 23 Feb 2007 108,758 miles

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

damage to os sill

front brake pads for wear

slight play in front suspention joints

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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X435 WFG is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 X435 WFG, 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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X435 WFG is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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