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X474 ASF

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,052 mi
Last recorded161,052 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX474 ASF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 161,052 miles

EML light on

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jan 2018 161,035 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML light on

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 150,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 150,606 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 148,336 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 148,336 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 145,792 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 143,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 134,122 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 120,269 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 108,161 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 97,140 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 29 Mar 2008 86,529 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front tyres edge worn

Pass 5 Apr 2007 68,651 miles

piece of plastic in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2006 68,274 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 64,951 miles

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

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

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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X474 ASF is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X474 ASF, 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 X474 ASF registered?

X474 ASF is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X474 ASF safe to buy?

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