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Y606 XAN

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,231 mi
Last recorded101,231 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY606 XAN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 101,231 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 98,121 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 96,359 miles

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 91,029 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 84,433 miles

advise front pads and discs starting to wear close to legal limit

advise rear discs

advise rear indicators starting to deteriate in colour

Fail 9 Feb 2009 79,464 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 79,464 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 700,076 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 54,510 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 43,881 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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Y606 XAN is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y606 XAN, 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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How do I check the history of Y606 XAN?

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What year was Y606 XAN registered?

Y606 XAN is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 8 August 2001.

Is Y606 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y606 XAN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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