MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,939 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp N/S (1.1.A.3f)
Front position lamp(s) not working N/S (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)
Headlamp not working on main beam O/S (1.7.5a)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement O/S/F///// MARKED (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s head light
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s head light
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Y993 LUG 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 50%.
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 Y993 LUG, 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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Y993 LUG is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 26 June 2001.
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