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X815 GLH

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,956 mi
Last recorded94,956 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX815 GLH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 94,956 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 May 2019 94,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 90,161 miles

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

Offside Outer sill corroded slightly

Oil leak ()

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

rear diff leaking oil slightly

Pass 23 May 2017 86,042 miles

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill starting to corrode around jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Rear Oil leak differential ()

Pass 17 May 2016 81,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

rear diff leaking oil slightly

Fail 12 May 2016 81,346 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 Brake pipe leaking over axle (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

parking brake only just met efficiency 16% would advise attention

rear diff leaking oil slightly

Pass 7 May 2015 76,758 miles

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)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

rear diff leeking oil

slight corrsion starting offside outer sill

Pass 9 May 2014 72,860 miles

offside front tyre worn inner outer edge

offside rear tyre worn uneven across tread pattern

rear diff leeking oil

Fail 9 May 2014 72,858 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

offside front tyre worn inner outer edge

offside rear tyre worn uneven across tread pattern

rear diff leeking oil

Pass 15 May 2013 68,172 miles

offside rear tyre worn slightly uneven across tread

Pass 24 Apr 2012 62,130 miles

offside rear bulb warning light on but working ok

parking brake travel

rear diff leeking oil

Pass 8 Apr 2011 55,125 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2010 49,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre brake light not working

Pass 8 Apr 2009 44,310 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 40,003 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 35,133 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 31,166 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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X815 GLH is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X815 GLH, 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 X815 GLH registered?

X815 GLH is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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