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X435 YLG

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,599 mi
Last recorded196,599 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 196,599 miles

Nearside Rear inner sil corroded

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 196,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear inner sil corroded

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 189,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 183,384 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Fail 18 Oct 2023 183,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 12 Oct 2022 178,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Oct 2021 173,495 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 171,283 miles

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

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

Rear brakes passed mot but could be better

Fail 11 Jun 2020 171,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of two (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both pipes around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

hand brake passed mot but could be better

Pass 5 Jun 2019 164,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 159,543 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 159,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 154,724 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front of pair (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 14 Jun 2017 154,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated corroded and broken away (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front of pair (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated corroded and broken away (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking from bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front of pair (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2016 148,430 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 138,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 124,714 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 116,023 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to see condition of front and rear brake pads

Pass 6 Feb 2012 108,858 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 106,283 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 103,201 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 100,304 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight play both rear antiroll bar drop links

Pass 23 Jan 2008 97,475 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 94,178 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 89,346 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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X435 YLG is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X435 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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X435 YLG is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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