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X526 UNW

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,258 mi
Last recorded93,258 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX526 UNW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 93,258 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 93,240 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 93,240 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 92,476 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 92,476 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 91,194 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 89,711 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 87,430 miles

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

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)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 87,428 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 85,461 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Aug 2009 83,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 79,599 miles

high level stop light not working

Pass 18 Aug 2007 75,583 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 71,732 miles

both rear brake pipes beside fuel tank slight corrosion on o/s

Pass 4 Jan 2006 65,484 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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X526 UNW is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X526 UNW, 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

How do I check the history of X526 UNW?

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What year was X526 UNW registered?

X526 UNW is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X526 UNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X526 UNW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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