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B2 NGW

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,406 mi
Last recorded91,406 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 NGW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 91,406 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 91,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2018 83,561 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 83,561 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 May 2017 75,701 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 73,040 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 70,603 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 67,456 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 67,320 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 64,744 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 62,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2012 62,084 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2011 58,849 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 58,849 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 54,665 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 49,495 miles

rear pads getting low

slight play rear link arms

Pass 14 Sep 2007 43,998 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 38,579 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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B2 NGW is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B2 NGW, 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 B2 NGW registered?

B2 NGW is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is B2 NGW safe to buy?

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