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Y949 PMO

2001 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

231,538 mi
Last recorded231,538 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY949 PMO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2020 231,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2019 224,190 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 214,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 203,696 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 189,169 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 179,504 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 169,021 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 159,580 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 148,440 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 139,463 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 127,671 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 116,156 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 104,258 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 91,502 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 81,311 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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Y949 PMO is a 2001 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PMO, 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 Y949 PMO registered?

Y949 PMO is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y949 PMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y949 PMO shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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