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Y949 TBY

2001 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,969 mi
Last recorded91,969 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 91,969 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 89,993 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 86,366 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 84,149 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 81,455 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 81,455 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 80,447 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 80,447 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 79,515 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 77,948 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2018 75,424 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,022 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 74,466 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 73,598 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 73,598 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 70,758 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 69,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in bopth rear anti roll bar link arms

Pass 21 Dec 2011 67,518 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,937 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS WORN

Fail 6 Oct 2010 62,937 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT AND REAR DISCS WORN

Pass 4 Sep 2009 58,194 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 58,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 48,217 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 48,217 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 43,956 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 37,086 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 TBY is a 2001 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TBY, 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 TBY registered?

Y949 TBY is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is Y949 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y949 TBY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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