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Y943 MPP

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,823 mi
Last recorded126,823 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY943 MPP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2023 126,823 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 124,900 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 123,180 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2018 120,590 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 122,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 115,055 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 115,050 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 107,682 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 107,678 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2012 102,535 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 98,877 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 94,254 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 94,254 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 87,312 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 81,359 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2008 81,352 miles

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 73,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

wipers becoming poor

Pass 22 May 2006 66,877 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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Y943 MPP is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y943 MPP, 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 Y943 MPP registered?

Y943 MPP is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y943 MPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y943 MPP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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