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YIB 1146

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,214 mi
Last recorded206,214 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIB 1146
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 206,214 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 202,503 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear on n/s of car ()

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

Nearside Rear jacking point slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear jacking point slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2023 199,634 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 196,232 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 192,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 189,513 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 185,749 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 182,512 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Left to right (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 173,924 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 167,792 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 15 Jun 2015 162,360 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 162,360 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 154,665 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 154,665 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 147,626 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 147,626 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 137,678 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 128,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 128,822 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 121,644 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 121,638 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 111,727 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 111,727 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 102,505 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 88,575 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 76,050 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 17 Jun 2005 58,617 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2005 58,617 miles

Offside Rear 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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YIB 1146 is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YIB 1146, 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 YIB 1146 registered?

YIB 1146 is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is YIB 1146 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIB 1146 shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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