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Y932 NBL

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,555 mi
Last recorded154,555 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY932 NBL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 154,555 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 154,555 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

rear brake pads getting thin

Pass 13 Apr 2012 135,549 miles

front discs slightly worn

oil leak

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 8 Apr 2011 122,882 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 108,746 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 98,407 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 98,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cooling fan blade broken and missing

cooling fan cover broken

Pass 3 Apr 2008 89,553 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 89,468 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 79,886 miles

both outer bottom rear bushes.

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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Y932 NBL is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y932 NBL, 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 Y932 NBL registered?

Y932 NBL is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y932 NBL safe to buy?

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