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Y89 ACW

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90,382 mi
Last recorded90,382 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY89 ACW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 90,382 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 89,619 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 88,059 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 86,211 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 81,483 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 70,320 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 70,319 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached broken off (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2017 66,476 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush on lower linkage bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 62,454 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush on lower linkage bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 58,779 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear outer disk slightly corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2015 58,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear outer disk slightly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2014 54,348 miles

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

nearside Tyre perished

Pass 11 Dec 2013 48,465 miles

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

rear diff leaking oil from drain plug!

washer bottle leaking washer fluid!

Pass 10 Dec 2012 47,871 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 40,298 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 46,215 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 44,972 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 42,945 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 38,750 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 38,747 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 33,699 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 27,581 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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Y89 ACW is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y89 ACW, 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 Y89 ACW registered?

Y89 ACW is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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