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Y998 TTR

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

130,671 mi
Last recorded130,671 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 TTR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 130,671 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 130,671 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 128,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 126,943 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 121,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 116,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 109,765 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged driver door (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 5 Jan 2021 109,763 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged driver door (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Jan 2020 100,995 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 100,391 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight perishing to rear brake hoses

Pass 15 May 2018 99,773 miles

front brake pads appear low

front washer jets partially blocked

n/s headlamp aim on lower limit and adjuster not operating fully

o/s/f tyre valve perished and n/s/f tyre valve slightly miss-aligned

parking brake effort on min requirement

slight damage to n/s/f plastic inner wheel arch liner

slight deterioration to o/s/f tyre sidewall, various small cuts to n/s/r tyre and tread approaching limit on inner edge, slight perishing to o/s/r tyre sidewall

slight engine oil leak

slight perishing to rear brake hoses

tyre tread depths; both front 7.0mm, both rear 5.0mm, 225/55/16 95w

Fail 15 May 2018 99,773 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads appear low

front washer jets partially blocked

n/s headlamp aim on lower limit and adjuster not operating fully

o/s/f tyre valve perished and n/s/f tyre valve slightly miss-aligned

parking brake effort on min requirement

slight damage to n/s/f plastic inner wheel arch liner

slight deterioration to o/s/f tyre sidewall, various small cuts to n/s/r tyre and tread approaching limit on inner edge, slight perishing to o/s/r tyre sidewall

slight engine oil leak

slight perishing to rear brake hoses

tyre tread depths; both front 7.0mm, both rear 5.0mm, 225/55/16 95w

Pass 18 May 2017 94,342 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 94,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 91,375 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 88,229 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 88,227 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 83,740 miles

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

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Jul 2013 80,028 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 80,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 77,268 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 77,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 72,396 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 66,815 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 62,121 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 55,544 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 55,544 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 49,878 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 49,876 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 44,828 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 39,151 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 TTR is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 TTR, 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 TTR registered?

Y998 TTR is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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