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Y944 YEB

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,385 mi
Last recorded126,385 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY944 YEB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 126,385 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 126,385 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 125,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 125,958 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 125,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 124,981 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 123,920 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 120,748 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 117,168 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 112,989 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 110,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 105,938 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 98,349 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 90,438 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 84,164 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 77,999 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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Y944 YEB is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y944 YEB, 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 Y944 YEB registered?

Y944 YEB is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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