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Y951 MPP

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,744 mi
Last recorded126,744 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY951 MPP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 126,744 miles

chips in screen

Fail 4 May 2013 126,744 miles

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

chips in screen

Pass 5 May 2012 117,251 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

sill kit fitted

Pass 7 May 2011 106,462 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 96,157 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 87,239 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 May 2008 76,338 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 66,360 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2007 66,360 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 55,382 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 May 2006 55,382 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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Y951 MPP is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y951 MPP, 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 Y951 MPP registered?

Y951 MPP is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is Y951 MPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y951 MPP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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