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X536 BVJ

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

171,563 mi
Last recorded171,563 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX536 BVJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2020 171,563 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sil corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Upper pipe by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside front fog lamp partially insecure

Nearside rear sil slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front headlamp dim

Offside front inner steering arm joint has slight play

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower pipe by fuel tank and leading to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded near tank ()

Windscreen marked but not effecting visibility

Pass 31 Jan 2019 162,349 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 162,349 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 149,746 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)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 142,449 miles

Oil leak engine /diff ()

self leveling suspension light on but suspension operates as normal

Pass 13 Jan 2016 135,927 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 126,673 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 120,287 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2013 120,287 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 111,256 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edges and on legal limit

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on edges and close to limit

Offside Front brake pipe corroding

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edges and on legal limit

Offside front tyre worn smooth on edges and close to limit

Power steering reservoir/pipes damp

Rear brake pipes corroding

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play in front brake reaction arm bushes

Fail 10 Dec 2012 111,248 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edges and on legal limit

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on edges and close to limit

Offside Front brake pipe corroding

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edges and on legal limit

Offside front tyre worn smooth on edges and close to limit

Power steering reservoir/pipes damp

Rear brake pipes corroding

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play in front brake reaction arm bushes

Pass 16 Dec 2011 102,764 miles

front tyres wearing around edges

Pass 10 Dec 2010 94,149 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread at the legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 18 Dec 2009 86,744 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front lower front suspension arm has been rubbing on plasic under arch trim

Fail 17 Dec 2009 86,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front number starting to delaminate

nearside front lower front suspension arm has been rubbing on plasic under arch trim

Pass 14 Jan 2009 78,759 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 71,757 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 63,428 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 53,904 miles

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

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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X536 BVJ is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X536 BVJ, 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 X536 BVJ registered?

X536 BVJ is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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