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Y919 UGV

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,664 mi
Last recorded111,664 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY919 UGV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 111,664 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 108,480 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 108,478 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate slight damage.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 104,329 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 104,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Jan 2013 98,052 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

rear coil springs corroded unable to inspect fully

Pass 20 Jan 2012 91,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jan 2012 91,381 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear light warning light on (no fault found at time of test)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 83,604 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 83,596 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2010 75,820 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 75,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 66,625 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 57,080 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 48,060 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 40,052 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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Y919 UGV is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y919 UGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y919 UGV registered?

Y919 UGV is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y919 UGV safe to buy?

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