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X969 FJM

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,980 mi
Last recorded188,980 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX969 FJM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 188,980 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 188,976 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)

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

accident damage to o/s/f.

floor to sill covers fitted.

rear coil springs corroded.

stone chips in windscreen.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 179,217 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

em light on

Pass 13 Jan 2011 166,901 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 155,423 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness around power steering unit

Fail 12 Jan 2010 155,420 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness around power steering unit

Pass 9 Jan 2009 140,460 miles

rearnumberplateinpoorcondition

windscreenchipped

Fail 9 Jan 2009 140,454 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 124,011 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 107,953 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 92,493 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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X969 FJM is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X969 FJM, 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

How do I check the history of X969 FJM?

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What year was X969 FJM registered?

X969 FJM is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is X969 FJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X969 FJM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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