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X548 XPL

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,829 mi
Last recorded76,829 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX548 XPL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 76,829 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2013 76,829 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 21 Mar 2012 69,947 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 61,329 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 57,759 miles

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

engine light on

oil cap missing

Fail 7 Sep 2010 57,759 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

oil cap missing

Pass 22 Aug 2009 49,558 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 30 Jan 2009 46,737 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 41,659 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 34,838 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 28,673 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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X548 XPL is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X548 XPL, 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 X548 XPL registered?

X548 XPL is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 16 February 2001.

Is X548 XPL safe to buy?

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