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Y958 GYA

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

220,682 mi
Last recorded220,682 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY958 GYA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 220,682 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 218,837 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 218,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 217,102 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 217,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 214,771 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 209,461 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 209,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 199,874 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 188,454 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 177,839 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 177,839 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 166,729 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 166,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 154,913 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 141,937 miles

CAM COVER SEAL LECKING

EHAUST MANFOLD NUTS

EXHAUST BRACKET GEAR BOX

TYRES X 4

heater?

Pass 27 Jul 2013 132,496 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 120,939 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 107,600 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 107,600 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 93,138 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 77,928 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 62,472 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 50,339 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 40,592 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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Y958 GYA is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y958 GYA, 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 Y958 GYA registered?

Y958 GYA is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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