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BL51 OMC

2001 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,622 mi
Last recorded152,622 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 OMC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 152,622 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 140,078 miles

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 140,078 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 126,402 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 118,697 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 111,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 105,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2007 105,842 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 89,002 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 70,291 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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BL51 OMC is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 106,448 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL51 OMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL51 OMC registered?

BL51 OMC is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is BL51 OMC safe to buy?

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