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Y928 PRO

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,140 mi
Last recorded143,140 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY928 PRO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 143,140 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 121,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 120,910 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 119,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 119,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 116,909 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 111,794 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 106,815 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 103,431 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 103,431 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 98,619 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 98,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear registration plate in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2007 87,987 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 80,160 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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Y928 PRO is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y928 PRO, 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 Y928 PRO registered?

Y928 PRO is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y928 PRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y928 PRO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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