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X952 HMJ

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,890 mi
Last recorded157,890 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX952 HMJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 157,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2017 150,151 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/inner sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 141,021 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 130,766 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both rear discs corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2015 130,766 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 122,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

only just met handbrake performance

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2014 122,195 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 112,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 102,958 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 102,881 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r handbrake slightly down on performance

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2011 88,089 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 77,995 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to minimum legal limit=requires replacing

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge very close to legal limt-requires replacemnet

offside front tyre worn on both edges close to limit

Pass 20 Sep 2010 77,995 miles

nearside front tyre worn to minimum legal limit=requires replacing

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge very close to legal limt-requires replacemnet

offside front tyre worn on both edges close to limit

Pass 28 Sep 2009 72,186 miles

brake pads not checked

front brake discs showing signs of wear

slight play in both rear bottom arm suspention bushes

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 27 Sep 2008 65,005 miles

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

front brake discs worn - unable to visually check brake pads

slight play in rear suspension outer lower bush/bearings

Pass 1 Oct 2007 54,828 miles

front brake discs wearing

rear pads not checked

Pass 12 Sep 2006 47,828 miles

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

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)

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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X952 HMJ is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X952 HMJ, 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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X952 HMJ is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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