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433 AAH

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,307 mi
Last recorded144,307 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration433 AAH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 144,307 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to the offside front coil spring

Fail 14 Feb 2013 144,303 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to the offside front coil spring

Pass 23 Feb 2012 134,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 134,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 124,343 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 124,238 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 112,505 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 101,663 miles

washer jets poor operation advise attention.

wiper blades in poor condition advise replacement.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 90,648 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 76,556 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

slight play in offside of steering rack end

Pass 16 Feb 2006 61,276 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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433 AAH is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 433 AAH, 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 433 AAH registered?

433 AAH is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is 433 AAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 433 AAH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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