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Y885 MUR

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,453 mi
Last recorded74,453 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY885 MUR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 74,453 miles

Engine oil leaks

Front Exhaust flange nuts corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Requires polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Requires polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Park brake effort slightly low due to new discs and Park brake shoes fitted requires bedding period and readjusted

Fail 26 Aug 2025 74,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pipe keeps coming off (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Possibly more severe than is visible, sill covers fitted see photos (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength See photos (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine oil leak not sure where coming from

Gearbox yellow warning light lit

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Requires polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Requires polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 71,855 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 70,410 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 68,545 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 67,769 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 67,757 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 66,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 63,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 61,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 58,427 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 57,326 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 56,216 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 55,255 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 53,641 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 53,535 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2011 49,841 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 47,951 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 46,459 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 44,856 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 43,491 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 40,484 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 37,025 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 37,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front & rear tyre on wear limits

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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Y885 MUR is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y885 MUR, 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 Y885 MUR registered?

Y885 MUR is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y885 MUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y885 MUR shows 24 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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