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X513 ELK

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,221 mi
Last recorded150,221 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX513 ELK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 150,221 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 144,942 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 139,850 miles

front discs lipped

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2018 139,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front discs lipped

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 135,108 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 135,108 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front anti roll bar drop link gaiters split (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear anti roll bar drop link joints excessively worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 131,449 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 124,587 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 124,587 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 118,935 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 14 Nov 2012 116,022 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 112,192 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 104,096 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 97,398 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 88,073 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 74,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres low

Pass 20 Oct 2006 60,222 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 50,227 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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X513 ELK is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X513 ELK, 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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What year was X513 ELK registered?

X513 ELK is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X513 ELK safe to buy?

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