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X54 STW

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,864 mi
Last recorded175,864 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX54 STW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 175,864 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 163,130 miles

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

Oil leak

hand brake high

Fail 16 Feb 2012 163,130 miles

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

Oil leak

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

hand brake high

Pass 18 Feb 2011 149,595 miles

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

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)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 134,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 134,088 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 119,710 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 107,340 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 96,558 miles

Advanced wear to rear offside antiroll bar link lower ball and cup

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 86,805 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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X54 STW is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 X54 STW, 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 X54 STW registered?

X54 STW is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 3 January 2001.

Is X54 STW safe to buy?

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