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Y964 OMR

2001 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

111,844 mi
Last recorded111,844 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY964 OMR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 111,844 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 111,638 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust brackets nuts corroded away

Fail 26 Sep 2024 111,636 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust brackets nuts corroded away

Fail 8 Dec 2023 111,554 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill behind jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill behind jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple not fully tight (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 110,239 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021
Pass 24 Nov 2020 101,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 98,400 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 98,400 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 98,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Odometer pixels failing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 95,953 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 93,232 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 93,077 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 89,716 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 85,904 miles

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

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)

Fail 21 May 2012 85,904 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

Pass 12 May 2011 80,578 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 75,545 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 75,541 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 71,205 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2008 61,141 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside and nearside wiper blades worn

Pass 4 May 2007 51,307 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 40,280 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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Y964 OMR is a 2001 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y964 OMR, 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 Y964 OMR registered?

Y964 OMR is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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