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Y872 GSF

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,309 mi
Last recorded120,309 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY872 GSF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 120,309 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 117,111 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 117,111 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 114,057 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 110,770 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 110,770 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake performance not tested burst brake pipe no footbrake at all (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe leaking main front to rear above axle (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2016 107,524 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 103,620 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 99,329 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 94,513 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 89,838 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 85,141 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 80,604 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 80,604 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 63,768 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 63,766 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 43,655 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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Y872 GSF is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green 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 Y872 GSF, 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 Y872 GSF registered?

Y872 GSF is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y872 GSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y872 GSF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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