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X52 EEF

2001 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

194,106 mi
Last recorded194,106 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX52 EEF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 194,106 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 194,106 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 189,289 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 181,300 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 181,288 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 160,924 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 160,875 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 146,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 134,771 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 124,206 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 114,045 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 114,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 98,669 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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X52 EEF is a 2001 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X52 EEF, 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 X52 EEF registered?

X52 EEF is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X52 EEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X52 EEF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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