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BN51 OMU

2001 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,604 mi
Last recorded155,604 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 OMU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 155,604 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 155,604 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 147,306 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2011 136,207 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 136,207 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 130,853 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 130,853 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 124,661 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 120,068 miles

n/s/f tyre worn both edges

play in o/s/r antiroll bar link

Pass 21 Jun 2007 114,800 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 109,305 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

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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BN51 OMU is a 2001 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BN51 OMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN51 OMU registered?

BN51 OMU is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is BN51 OMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 OMU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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