2001 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · Y705 HHB
2001 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2001. Recorded mileage 216,502 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/06/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/01/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 216,502 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 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
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2497cc
Y705 HHB Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2015
- 216,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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
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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Y705 HHB Mileage History
- 09/06/200567,096 mi
- 08/06/200681,788 mi+14,692 mi
- 29/05/200793,167 mi+11,379 mi
- 06/06/2008109,129 mi+15,962 mi
- 09/06/2008109,374 mi+245 mi
- 08/06/2009125,563 mi+16,189 mi
- 11/06/2010145,222 mi+19,659 mi
- 12/06/2010145,222 mi
- 10/06/2011165,321 mi+20,099 mi
- 12/06/2012181,942 mi+16,621 mi
- 10/06/2013193,123 mi+11,181 mi
- 28/05/2014205,987 mi+12,864 mi
- 12/06/2015216,502 mi+10,515 mi
Average of roughly 14,931 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Y705 HHB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 525 (Y705 HHB) between June 2005 and June 2015.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2015 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 (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)”; “Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)”.
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