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X884 UYX

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

172,112 mi
Last recorded172,112 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX884 UYX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 172,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2024 170,004 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 23 Mar 2023 168,624 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heatshield slightly loose

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides, inner shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 164,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 161,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Front Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 159,139 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 155,219 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 152,424 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 149,235 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 149,231 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 144,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 139,769 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 133,662 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 128,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 122,633 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 122,633 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 117,022 miles

Engine oil very low.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 107,193 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 96,509 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 84,857 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 76,135 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 75,822 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 65,330 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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X884 UYX is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X884 UYX, 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 X884 UYX registered?

X884 UYX is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X884 UYX safe to buy?

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