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X876 PCS

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,596 mi
Last recorded94,596 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX876 PCS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 94,596 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 71,429 miles

both front shock absorbers damp

front wipers smearing

o/s/f fog lamp insecure

rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2008 65,205 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 62,109 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 56,630 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 56,630 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 49,839 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 49,839 miles

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

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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X876 PCS is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X876 PCS, 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 X876 PCS registered?

X876 PCS is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X876 PCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X876 PCS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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