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Y931 SLB

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,432 mi
Last recorded77,432 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY931 SLB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 77,432 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 77,432 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 76,204 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 75,186 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 723,770 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 71,848 miles

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

Nearside Front brake wearing sensor is loos

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2016 71,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake wearing sensor is loos

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 69,267 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 69,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 66,934 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 65,253 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 63,182 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 63,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 59,681 miles

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 29 Mar 2010 57,513 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 57,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 53,764 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 53,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s handbrake low performance

Pass 15 Mar 2008 52,002 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 49,254 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 46,523 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 46,523 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y931 SLB 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 68.2%.

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 Y931 SLB, 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 Y931 SLB registered?

Y931 SLB is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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