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Y87 AAG

2001 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,405 mi
Last recorded140,405 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 AAG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 140,405 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 118,746 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 95,673 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 95,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 76,189 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 55,111 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 42,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 31,357 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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Y87 AAG 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 Y87 AAG, 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 Y87 AAG registered?

Y87 AAG is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y87 AAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y87 AAG 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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