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Y987 KTM

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,334 mi
Last recorded151,334 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 KTM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 151,334 miles

O/S/F Hub Damaged Slightly

Pass 22 May 2013 132,107 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 123,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 117,954 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread depth on limit of 1.6mm

Fail 26 Jul 2011 117,954 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread depth on limit of 1.6mm

Pass 18 Apr 2011 115,962 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all tyres worn close to wear limit on edges and worn uneven

front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 13 May 2010 107,354 miles

front wipers slightly smeary

nearside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint boot split

slight feathering on inner edges of all tyres

various chips in screen

Pass 15 May 2009 89,623 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight oil leak at rear diff

Pass 3 May 2008 80,539 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 75,018 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 68,677 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2006 68,677 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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Y987 KTM is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y987 KTM, 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 Y987 KTM registered?

Y987 KTM is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y987 KTM safe to buy?

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