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OUC 11Y

2001 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

210,733 mi
Last recorded210,733 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUC 11Y
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 210,733 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 210,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 209,014 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 205,659 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 201,398 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 201,396 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2022 196,728 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 196,728 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 191,905 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 191,905 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 187,432 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 187,432 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 181,546 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front and rear tyre valves cracking

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Turning white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 176,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 176,818 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 172,052 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 167,236 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front cracking but no play (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Started to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 160,728 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 154,304 miles

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

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2014 154,304 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 146,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 146,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2012 138,179 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 138,179 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 127,539 miles

n/s/r reverse lamp inop.

oil leak to rear diff area.

Pass 21 May 2010 116,366 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2009 102,998 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 87,879 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 86,462 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 82,087 miles

1. Front brake pads are low †2. Undertrays are fitted †3. Brake flexi hoses are perrished †4. Some play in Nsf & Osf track control arm inner bushes

Fail 16 Aug 2006 82,087 miles

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

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

1. Front brake pads are low †2. Rear brake pads are low †3. Undertrays are fitted †4. Brake flexi hoses are perished †5. some play in Nsf & Osf track control arm inner bushes †

Pass 16 Aug 2005 76,151 miles

1. Both rear tyres are low on tread †2. Front Brake discs are worn & front pads low †3. Osr tyre has a nail in it

4. Parking brake effort low

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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OUC 11Y is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OUC 11Y, 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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OUC 11Y is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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