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Y98 CPJ

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,613 mi
Last recorded71,613 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 CPJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 71,613 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2010 68,803 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGES

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 68,803 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 17 Jul 2009 66,493 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 59,777 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 54,874 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 46,602 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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Y98 CPJ is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y98 CPJ, 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 Y98 CPJ registered?

Y98 CPJ is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y98 CPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y98 CPJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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