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Y923 JCD

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

168,808 mi
Last recorded168,808 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY923 JCD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 168,808 miles

oil leak

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit change immediately raised outer treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit change immediately raised outer treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 165,108 miles

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

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

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

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Pass 7 Feb 2014 155,969 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 155,969 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 150,660 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 150,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 145,459 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S RIDGED

OIL LEAK FROM POWER STEERING RESORVOIR

Pass 1 Feb 2011 134,975 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 121,629 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 108,142 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 94,109 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 84,241 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2006 73,619 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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Y923 JCD is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Y923 JCD, 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 Y923 JCD registered?

Y923 JCD is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is Y923 JCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y923 JCD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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