MOT Status
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156,205 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear top rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer. (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides. (4.4.3 (a))
High level stop lamp inop.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel pipe corroded.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides. (4.4.3 (a))
High level stop lamp inop.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel pipe corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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BN51 YKX is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 YKX, 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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BN51 YKX is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 13 September 2001.
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