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Y98 VGK

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

175,010 mi
Last recorded175,010 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 VGK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 175,010 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 175,010 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 174,250 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 172,100 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 170,121 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 160,161 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 160,161 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 157,811 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 154,012 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 150,850 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 150,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 146,101 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 146,101 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 141,180 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 141,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 136,719 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 136,719 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 125,919 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 125,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 117,094 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 107,544 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 107,542 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 97,968 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 85,355 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 83,533 miles

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

both front and rear brake discs are in poor condition and will require attention.

Pass 23 Dec 2005 65,053 miles

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

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 VGK is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

Y98 VGK is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y98 VGK shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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