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Y987 XAS

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,285 mi
Last recorded117,285 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 XAS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 117,285 miles
Pass 15 May 2019
Fail 13 May 2019

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018
Pass 16 May 2017
Pass 4 May 2016
Pass 23 Apr 2015
Fail 23 Apr 2015

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 88,908 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 9 May 2013 84,865 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 May 2012 80,672 miles

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

n/s parking brake down on effort

Fail 17 May 2012 80,672 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s parking brake down on effort

Pass 18 May 2011 54,206 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 71,979 miles

n/s rear tyre close to limit and badly perished

o/s rear tyre badly perished

Pass 29 Apr 2009 67,669 miles

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

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 29 Apr 2009 67,668 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 May 2008 63,742 miles

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

o/s rear pad warning light wire not conected

Pass 30 Apr 2007 58,285 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 58,284 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2006 52,184 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

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 XAS is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y987 XAS, 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 XAS registered?

Y987 XAS is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 21 July 2001.

Is Y987 XAS safe to buy?

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