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Y958 LUA

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,226 mi
Last recorded158,226 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY958 LUA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2018 158,226 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 153,987 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 150,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres cracking between tread

Pass 26 May 2015 147,318 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 145,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 143,797 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 139,836 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 133,468 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 124,438 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 117,340 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 107,823 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 100,610 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 95,324 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 LUA is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 Y958 LUA, 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 Y958 LUA registered?

Y958 LUA is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y958 LUA safe to buy?

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