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Y894 PTS

2001 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

188,029 mi
Last recorded188,029 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY894 PTS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2012 188,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 173,500 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 160,000 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 150,120 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 136,099 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 136,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 99,184 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 56,345 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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Y894 PTS 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 Y894 PTS, 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 PTS registered?

Y894 PTS is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y894 PTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y894 PTS 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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