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X847 BNU

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

150,312 mi
Last recorded150,312 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX847 BNU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 150,312 miles

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

corrosion to all prescribed areas not considered excessive

Pass 25 May 2023 146,144 miles

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

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 25 May 2023 146,144 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2021 138,565 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 138,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 132,568 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2020 132,568 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2019 126,843 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 121,960 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 118,017 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 115,699 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 112,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 109,308 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 109,300 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 104,557 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside rear coil spring broke but still sat at bottom ok

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 98,536 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 92,356 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 84,999 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 84,999 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 76,473 miles

Hand brake has low performance

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 76,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Hand brake has low performance

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 69,230 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 69,230 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 60,641 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 54,233 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 54,233 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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X847 BNU is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 X847 BNU, 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 X847 BNU registered?

X847 BNU is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 13 February 2001.

Is X847 BNU safe to buy?

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