2001 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · Y462 BOF
2001 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 140,038 miles. MOT expired on 27 Nov 2015. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Nov 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,038 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.
Y462 BOF Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2014
- 140,038 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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Y462 BOF Mileage History
- 09/03/200784,894 mi
- 09/03/200784,899 mi+5 mi
- 02/07/200786,120 mi+1,221 mi
- 18/07/200895,925 mi+9,805 mi
- 20/07/2009104,529 mi+8,604 mi
- 23/07/2010113,238 mi+8,709 mi
- 22/10/2011122,973 mi+9,735 mi
- 28/11/2012130,126 mi+7,153 mi
- 25/11/2013136,885 mi+6,759 mi
- 25/11/2013136,885 mi
- 26/11/2014140,038 mi+3,153 mi
- 26/11/2014140,038 mi
Average of roughly 7,145 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Y462 BOF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 525 (Y462 BOF) between March 2007 and November 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)”; “registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)”.
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