2001 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · Y128 DMD
2001 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 17/04/2001. Recorded mileage 162,009 miles. MOT valid until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2494cc
Y128 DMD Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 162,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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Y128 DMD Mileage History
- 29/03/200650,173 mi
- 02/04/200762,352 mi+12,179 mi
- 19/03/200870,714 mi+8,362 mi
- 17/04/200978,785 mi+8,071 mi
- 09/04/201083,034 mi+4,249 mi
- 07/04/201189,473 mi+6,439 mi
- 16/04/201293,418 mi+3,945 mi
- 15/04/201398,427 mi+5,009 mi
- 11/04/2014103,219 mi+4,792 mi
- 15/04/2015109,678 mi+6,459 mi
- 13/04/2016114,195 mi+4,517 mi
- 13/04/2016114,195 mi
- 12/04/2017118,682 mi+4,487 mi
- 16/04/2018124,160 mi+5,478 mi
- 22/03/2019131,309 mi+7,149 mi
- 06/11/2020132,082 mi+773 mi
- 03/11/2021135,721 mi+3,639 mi
- 08/11/2021135,883 mi+162 mi
- 09/11/2021135,883 mi
- 28/10/2022143,818 mi+7,935 mi
- 27/10/2023149,083 mi+5,265 mi
- 30/10/2023149,084 mi+1 mi
- 11/11/2024155,653 mi+6,569 mi
- 02/12/2025162,009 mi+6,356 mi
Average of roughly 5,683 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Y128 DMD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 525 (Y128 DMD) between March 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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