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BN51 YKX

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,205 mi
Last recorded156,205 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 YKX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 156,205 miles

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))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 150,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 146,013 miles

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))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 139,514 miles

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))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 132,259 miles

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))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 125,348 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 120,869 miles

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.

Fail 16 Jan 2020 120,869 miles

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.

Pass 31 Dec 2018 117,346 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 108,175 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 100,890 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 100,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 96,264 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 90,271 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 86,692 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 82,818 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 78,575 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 72,854 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 63,466 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 55,816 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 50,924 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 50,865 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,140 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 41,055 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN51 YKX registered?

BN51 YKX is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is BN51 YKX safe to buy?

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