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GY51 OUC

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,758 mi
Last recorded132,758 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 OUC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 132,758 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 123,302 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 116,576 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 116,563 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 111,422 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 111,418 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2010 105,667 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front brake backing plate loose

Fail 15 Sep 2010 105,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front wiper starting to split on ends

off side front brake backing plate loose

off side wiper starting to split on ends

Pass 24 Sep 2009 98,822 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar drop link top ball joint gaitors split

Pass 15 Sep 2008 90,379 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 90,373 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 79,172 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 25 Sep 2006 69,481 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 56,774 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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GY51 OUC is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GY51 OUC, 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 GY51 OUC registered?

GY51 OUC is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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