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Y993 LUG

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,939 mi
Last recorded175,939 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY993 LUG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 175,939 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 175,939 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 168,554 miles

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

n/s head light

Fail 11 Sep 2014 168,554 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 159,975 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 159,932 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 154,035 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2012 154,035 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 143,000 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 142,948 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 135,614 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 135,614 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 123,330 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 123,255 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 109,638 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 109,545 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 102,578 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 102,529 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 95,141 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 95,141 miles

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?

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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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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What year was Y993 LUG registered?

Y993 LUG is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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