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Y946 WGC

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,090 mi
Last recorded134,090 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY946 WGC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 134,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 127,753 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 118,204 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 103,387 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 103,387 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 78,572 miles

All 4 wheels damaged/flat spotted on inner and or outer rims.

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2007 71,380 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 55,322 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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Y946 WGC is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y946 WGC, 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

How do I check the history of Y946 WGC?

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What year was Y946 WGC registered?

Y946 WGC is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y946 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y946 WGC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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