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Y939 UAN

2001 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

192,324 mi
Last recorded192,324 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY939 UAN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 192,324 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 192,324 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 177,558 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 166,838 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 PIPES FRONT TO REAR AND ABOVE FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 160,405 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 133,048 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 132,617 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (1.8.A.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 103,911 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 103,911 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 102,328 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 101,817 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 101,817 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 May 2008 95,178 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 63,070 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 60,790 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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Y939 UAN is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y939 UAN, 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 Y939 UAN registered?

Y939 UAN is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y939 UAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y939 UAN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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