MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,292 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine damp with oil
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine damp with oil
Rear brake pads starting to wear low
Rear discs pitted on edges
Slight movement in both front anti-roll bar D bushes
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear brake pads starting to wear low
Rear discs pitted on edges
Slight movement in both front anti-roll bar D bushes
Nearside rear tyre on legal limit.
Slight movement in both front lower suspension arm bushes.
Slight movement in nearside rear anti-roll bar link.
Slight movement in offside front anti-roll bar link.
Slight play in both front inner steering arm joints.
Slight movement in nearside rear anti-roll bar link
Slight movement in offside front anti-roll bar link
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Slight movement in nearside rear anti-roll bar link
Slight movement in offside front anti-roll bar link
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
slight play in offside steering rack end
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Y894 NBL is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 Y894 NBL, 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 Y894 NBL registered?
Y894 NBL is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 29 May 2001.
Is Y894 NBL safe to buy?
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