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A6 CMD

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

131,735 mi
Last recorded131,735 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 CMD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 131,735 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 131,575 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 130,948 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 129,513 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 127,441 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 125,855 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 124,496 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 122,438 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 118,880 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 115,752 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 112,664 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 109,111 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 107,202 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 107,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 102,069 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 102,067 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 97,786 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 93,929 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 86,278 miles

front and rear brake pads low, front discs worn edges lippped and rear discs edges corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2008 74,084 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 64,086 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 53,414 miles

front brake pads low and edges of dics corroded

near side front tyre worn on outer edges

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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A6 CMD is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A6 CMD, 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 A6 CMD registered?

A6 CMD is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is A6 CMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 CMD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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