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Y973 MHE

2001 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 MHE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2020
Pass 15 Jan 2019 168,407 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 168,407 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 149,083 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 144,139 miles

oil leaks

Fail 24 Jan 2017 144,137 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 4 Jan 2016 133,579 miles

Centre Fuel pipe slightly damaged Corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 123,258 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 123,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on dash

Pass 18 Oct 2013 110,810 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 103,711 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 100,742 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 99,877 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 98,330 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 92,896 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 88,410 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 76,351 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 67,236 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 67,236 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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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Y973 MHE is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y973 MHE, 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 Y973 MHE registered?

Y973 MHE is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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