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X447 MCT

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,488 mi
Last recorded104,488 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX447 MCT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 104,488 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 102,992 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 98,937 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 89,195 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 89,195 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 74,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 63,727 miles

N/S and O/S front tyres wearing on outside edge.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 54,535 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 51,427 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 49,979 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 47,782 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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X447 MCT is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X447 MCT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X447 MCT registered?

X447 MCT is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X447 MCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X447 MCT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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