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Y942 AEX

2001 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,928 mi
Last recorded111,928 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY942 AEX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 111,928 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 108,558 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 108,558 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 99,823 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 99,823 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 74,475 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 74,475 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 50,263 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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Y942 AEX is a 2001 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y942 AEX, 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 Y942 AEX registered?

Y942 AEX is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y942 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y942 AEX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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