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NK51 XNY

2001 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,414 mi
Last recorded135,414 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 XNY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 135,414 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 131,690 miles

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))

Fail 16 May 2022 131,690 miles

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))

Pass 27 May 2020 131,370 miles

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))

Fail 23 May 2020 131,370 miles

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))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 128,098 miles

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%

Pass 1 May 2018 123,377 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 119,191 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 114,623 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 108,876 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 102,638 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 93,412 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 86,347 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 86,347 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 73,243 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2011 73,232 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 51,257 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 51,257 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 51,849 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 45,048 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 41,476 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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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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