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Y972 YYX

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,274 mi
Last recorded66,274 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY972 YYX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 66,274 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 63,026 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 63,005 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 47,602 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 47,602 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 46,014 miles

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)

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2013 44,850 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 42,566 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2012 42,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2011 38,485 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 36,021 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,998 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 32,998 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,220 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,704 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 22,498 miles

Oil leak

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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Y972 YYX is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y972 YYX, 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 Y972 YYX registered?

Y972 YYX is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y972 YYX safe to buy?

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