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B15 JLJ

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,249 mi
Last recorded114,249 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 JLJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 114,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake only just passed requirements

Fail 23 Oct 2020 114,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

handbrake only just passed requirements

Pass 21 Aug 2019 103,788 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 95,696 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 90,111 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 81,330 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 72,660 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 70,078 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 70,078 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 69,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 67,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

underbody guards fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Jun 2012 67,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

underbody guards fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2011 65,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

bluetooth not working

bonnet catch sticky

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2011 65,157 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

bluetooth not working

bonnet catch sticky

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2010 62,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness around rear diff

front number plate cracked

rear tyres wearing in centres

Pass 24 Jun 2009 58,187 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 51,162 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 44,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2006 39,958 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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B15 JLJ is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B15 JLJ, 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 B15 JLJ registered?

B15 JLJ is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is B15 JLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 JLJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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