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X831 GLF

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

112,212 mi
Last recorded112,212 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX831 GLF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 112,212 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 107,731 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 99,023 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 85,510 miles

Centre high level brake light not working

bulb failler lamp on

Pass 12 Dec 2014 72,160 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 59,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 53,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 48,174 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.

offside front tyre wearing slightly on outer shoulder.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 48,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.

offside front tyre wearing slightly on outer shoulder.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 44,551 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 41,126 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 38,059 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 33,466 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 29,230 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 25,067 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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X831 GLF is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 X831 GLF, 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 X831 GLF registered?

X831 GLF is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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