MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,414 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central metal fuel lines corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp faulty and can't be adjusted (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp faulty and can't be adjusted (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability disconnected from top ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component likely to become detached both front lower arm have incorrect nuts fitted and DOES NOT pass through locking device (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central metal fuel lines corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT BLOW @ FRONT TO CENTRE JOINTS / BOTH PIPES (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR STEEL PIPE CORRODED ()
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded NEARSIDE FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded OFFSIDE FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH SIDES INOPERATIVE / 0 KGS (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT BLOW @ FRONT TO CENTRE JOINTS / BOTH PIPES (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR STEEL PIPE CORRODED ()
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
handbrake 16%
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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NK51 XNY is a 2001 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 NK51 XNY, 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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NK51 XNY is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 19 November 2001.
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