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OE51 EFH

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

99,749 mi
Last recorded99,749 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 EFH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 99,749 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 99,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 May 2025 99,520 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 98,591 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 98,113 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 94,366 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 89,164 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 84,706 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 77,817 miles

Nearside Headlight aim on lower limit

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 75,563 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 71,888 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 71,106 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 60,380 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Nov 2013 57,660 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 56,300 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 55,016 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 53,300 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 48,804 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 46,388 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 43,297 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 39,443 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 32,246 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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OE51 EFH is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 OE51 EFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OE51 EFH?

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What year was OE51 EFH registered?

OE51 EFH is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is OE51 EFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE51 EFH shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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