2001 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · Y384 JAR
2001 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 173,846 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2017. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 May 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,846 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.
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Y384 JAR Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 24/11/2017
- 173,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y384 JAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 525 (Y384 JAR) between June 2006 and November 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2017 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”.
Y384 JAR Mileage History
- 22/06/2006101,687 mi
- 13/06/2007107,812 mi+6,125 mi
- 10/07/2008114,403 mi+6,591 mi
- 30/07/2009119,394 mi+4,991 mi
- 04/08/2009119,486 mi+92 mi
- 14/07/2010126,478 mi+6,992 mi
- 26/07/2011132,284 mi+5,806 mi
- 17/05/2012137,119 mi+4,835 mi
- 15/05/2013146,106 mi+8,987 mi
- 15/05/2013146,106 mi
- 25/04/2014157,919 mi+11,813 mi
- 25/04/2014157,919 mi
- 18/05/2015161,719 mi+3,800 mi
- 03/06/2015161,798 mi+79 mi
- 17/06/2016167,744 mi+5,946 mi
- 24/06/2016167,764 mi+20 mi
- 24/11/2017173,846 mi+6,082 mi
Average of roughly 6,316 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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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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