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9681BRD

2001 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,598 mi
Last recorded174,598 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration9681BRD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 174,598 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

beam deflectors fitted o/s - n/s front head lights

Fail 14 Jul 2014 174,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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9681BRD is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 9681BRD, 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 9681BRD registered?

9681BRD is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is 9681BRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9681BRD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 9681BRD have outstanding finance?

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