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GY51 YTV

2001 BMW 525

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,597 mi
Last recorded174,597 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 YTV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 174,597 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 174,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system MAIN FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

CHILD SEATS FITTED

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 163,309 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 8 Aug 2018 163,308 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 150,212 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 145,862 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 16 Jan 2017 145,862 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 134,691 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 124,139 miles

propshaft cupling worn

Pass 30 Sep 2013 112,701 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 112,504 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 99,929 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 88,984 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)

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

near side front tyre worn on outside edge of tread

oil leak rear diff

Pass 22 Sep 2010 82,018 miles

oil leak rear diff

Fail 21 Sep 2010 82,008 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

oil leak rear diff

Pass 8 Oct 2009 74,193 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

oil around rear axle.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 66,056 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 57,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 57,930 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 49,144 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 YTV is a 2001 BMW 525 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YTV, 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 YTV registered?

GY51 YTV is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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