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GY51 RXU

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

170,532 mi
Last recorded170,532 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 RXU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 170,532 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer both sills have signs of corrosion

sill trays fitted cant check some compartments

Fail 21 Feb 2023 170,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting jacking point damaged (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded slightly leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer both sills have signs of corrosion

sill trays fitted cant check some compartments

Pass 23 Feb 2022 163,853 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 163,853 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 148,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 148,828 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 139,789 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material alongside fuel tank & above exhaust (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 128,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 112,321 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 110,360 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 102,200 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 90,439 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 81,292 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 75,259 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 69,389 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 63,528 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 57,804 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 52,192 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 45,863 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 38,360 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 RXU is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GY51 RXU, 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 RXU registered?

GY51 RXU is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is GY51 RXU safe to buy?

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