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Y949 NJX

2001 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,071 mi
Last recorded112,071 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY949 NJX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 112,071 miles

Front tyres worn from the edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres worn from inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2013 106,140 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 102,709 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 100,354 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 97,922 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 94,079 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 89,104 miles

offside rear lower suspension bush slightly worn.

Fail 8 Aug 2008 89,104 miles

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

offside rear lower suspension bush slightly worn.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 81,424 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 81,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 67,468 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 67,468 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres 2mm †nail in n/s/f tyre †play in o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link †rear number plate starting to distort †front pads and discs,and rear pads and discs very low and warning lamp on dash †o/s/f alloy buckled

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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Y949 NJX is a 2001 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y949 NJX, 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.

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What year was Y949 NJX registered?

Y949 NJX is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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