2001 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · Y756 AAV
2001 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2001. Recorded mileage 158,651 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/06/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2500cc
Y756 AAV Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2010
- 158,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Y756 AAV Mileage History
- 07/03/2006129,571 mi
- 07/03/2007145,807 mi+16,236 mi
- 24/05/2008156,741 mi+10,934 mi
- 10/06/2008156,741 mi
- 15/06/2009156,783 mi+42 mi
- 15/06/2009156,783 mi
- 24/06/2010158,651 mi+1,868 mi
Average of roughly 6,766 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Y756 AAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 525 (Y756 AAV) between March 2006 and June 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
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