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X508 HTF

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,810 mi
Last recorded168,810 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX508 HTF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 168,810 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 160,547 miles

Offside Front track rod end dust cover poor condition

corrosion to fuel lines

headlamps poor condition

rear brake discs poor condition

rear coil springs poor condition

side repeater amber bulbs just acceptable

slight end float to o/s/f hub

Fail 23 Nov 2016 160,547 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front track rod end dust cover poor condition

corrosion to fuel lines

headlamps poor condition

rear brake discs poor condition

rear coil springs poor condition

side repeater amber bulbs just acceptable

slight end float to o/s/f hub

Pass 25 Nov 2015 151,448 miles

Offside Front tyre uneven wear,cracks on tread

both rear tyres 3mm,runout/lumpy

corrosion to suspension components

front wiper blades poor condition

fuel lines poor condition

headlamps poor condition

heavy corrosion to outer sills

rear brake discs poor condition

slight play o/s/f droplink

Pass 11 Nov 2014 144,141 miles

both rear brake discs poor condition

both rear coil springs poor condition

both rear tyres cracks in sidewalls and tread

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to suspension components

headlamps poor condition

slight play in steering rack

slight play o/s/f drop link

surface rust to front brake pipes

Fail 11 Nov 2014 144,133 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

both rear brake discs poor condition

both rear coil springs poor condition

both rear tyres cracks in sidewalls and tread

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to suspension components

headlamps poor condition

slight play in steering rack

slight play o/s/f drop link

surface rust to front brake pipes

Pass 4 Nov 2013 137,669 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

heat shield loose above back box

n/s/f tyre slight uneven wear

n/s/r tyre slight runout

parking brake 18%

rear brake discs poor condition

rear coil springs poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2012 131,259 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to exhaust

surface rust to all brake pipes

Pass 30 Sep 2011 123,898 miles

corrosion to exhaust.

corrosion to rear brake discs.

corrosion to suspension components.

rear coil springs in poor condition.

surface rust to fuel lines.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 116,466 miles

corrosion to exhaust

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 17 Sep 2009 105,629 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 95,222 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 86,550 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 77,400 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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X508 HTF is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X508 HTF, 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 X508 HTF registered?

X508 HTF is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X508 HTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X508 HTF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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