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Y998 OGS

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,952 mi
Last recorded90,952 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 OGS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 90,952 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 90,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 89,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 82,051 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie Rod End (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 69,019 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 69,017 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 58,083 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 44,490 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 32,285 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 31,330 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 29,037 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 29,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 28,950 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 23,999 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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Y998 OGS is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y998 OGS, 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 Y998 OGS registered?

Y998 OGS is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y998 OGS safe to buy?

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