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Y894 NBL

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,292 mi
Last recorded179,292 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY894 NBL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 179,292 miles

Engine damp with oil

Fail 25 Jun 2012 179,292 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 174,067 miles

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Rear discs pitted on edges

Slight movement in both front anti-roll bar D bushes

Fail 6 Jul 2011 174,067 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 169,256 miles

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.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 164,241 miles

Slight movement in nearside rear anti-roll bar link

Slight movement in offside front anti-roll bar link

Fail 17 Jul 2009 164,241 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 158,134 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 21 May 2007 152,236 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2006 126,212 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 126,210 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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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.

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