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Y917 HPG

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

66,760 mi
Last recorded66,760 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY917 HPG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 66,760 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 66,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 62,889 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear outer bush (Pressed in hub knuckle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2024 62,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

washers not working, assuming washer fluid is frozen

Pass 21 Mar 2023 60,710 miles

Front Washers weak in operation

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 54,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 49,973 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 45,702 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

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

Pass 29 May 2018 45,334 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING UNEVENLY

Fail 24 May 2018 45,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING UNEVENLY

Pass 8 May 2017 44,746 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 43,861 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 42,024 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 41,007 miles

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

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

both front and rear pads worn

Pass 24 May 2013 39,333 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 37,212 miles

nearside front wheelrim damaged

Pass 20 May 2011 34,985 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 31,839 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 28,830 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 25,637 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 22,971 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 19,971 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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Y917 HPG is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver 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 Y917 HPG, 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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Y917 HPG is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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