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6873 RN

2001 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

238,432 mi
Last recorded238,432 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6873 RN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2019 238,432 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box rubbers in poor condition

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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6873 RN is a 2001 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 6873 RN, 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 6873 RN registered?

6873 RN is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is 6873 RN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6873 RN shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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