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X954 WAB

2001 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,852 mi
Last recorded141,852 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX954 WAB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 141,852 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 132,959 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 118,355 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 99,223 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 82,303 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 82,303 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 63,862 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 48,331 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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X954 WAB is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X954 WAB, 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 X954 WAB registered?

X954 WAB is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 16 February 2001.

Is X954 WAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X954 WAB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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