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X894 FMO

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,862 mi
Last recorded157,862 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX894 FMO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 157,862 miles

front discs poor / worn

front pads low

oil leak

suspension rubbers poor / worn

underside of car rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2017 151,735 miles

Rear rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 28 Dec 2016 151,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 4 Jan 2016 150,359 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 150,357 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 148,877 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 148,840 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 146,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 138,431 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 127,102 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 127,102 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 116,168 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 116,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2010 105,582 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 105,577 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 95,800 miles

offside front anti-rollbar link gator split

Fail 20 Jan 2009 95,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front anti-rollbar link gator split

Pass 10 Jul 2007 75,406 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 60,580 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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X894 FMO is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X894 FMO, 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 X894 FMO registered?

X894 FMO is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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