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OY51 FOT

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

236,775 mi
Last recorded236,775 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 FOT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 236,775 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 233,306 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 227,397 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 223,299 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 218,441 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 218,441 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 214,496 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 211,350 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 205,360 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp poor condition

Nearside Front tyre poor condition

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 205,152 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front headlamp poor condition

Nearside Front tyre poor condition

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 199,107 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 193,991 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 189,501 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 186,207 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 183,277 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 181,329 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 177,488 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 177,488 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 174,711 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 174,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 171,530 miles

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 171,530 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 168,430 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 164,451 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 159,128 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 128,833 miles

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

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

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

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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OY51 FOT is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 OY51 FOT, 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

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What year was OY51 FOT registered?

OY51 FOT is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is OY51 FOT safe to buy?

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