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Y552 JAE

2001 BMW 325

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

117,259 mi
Last recorded117,259 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 32580,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY552 JAE
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 117,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 May 2025 117,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Nov 2024 115,154 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jul 2024 113,615 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wiper blade(s) smearing

Nearside Rear Non-obligatory fog lamp not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Park brake lever has insufficient reserve travel - Requires Adjustment!

Pass 13 Jul 2023 111,224 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 107,523 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 103,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 95,005 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 95,005 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 87,441 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 81,296 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various location (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 31 Aug 2017 78,978 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 77,576 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

offside and nearside front lower wishbone inner rear bushes weak and slight play

Pass 21 Aug 2015 75,844 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Surface rust on various metal brake pipes

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 75,844 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Surface rust on various metal brake pipes

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2014 74,695 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 73,498 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 72,137 miles

screw/nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 70,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

deterioration of rear registration plate.

front & rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 21 Aug 2010 67,833 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 65,692 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 63,456 miles

superficial cracking to both front tyres

Pass 14 Sep 2007 61,817 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 59,299 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 52,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 52,894 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 325?

Based on 4,679 MOT tests across 604 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
4,833
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
604
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 27
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Y552 JAE is a 2001 BMW 325 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2001 BMW 325 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 80,293 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 325 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y552 JAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 325 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 325 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y552 JAE is a 2001 BMW 325, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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