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OY51 OPD

2001 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,525 mi
Last recorded103,525 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 OPD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 103,525 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 98,638 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 98,638 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 83,892 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

off side rear tyre has cut cords not exposed

Pass 19 Mar 2009 72,743 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 61,857 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 61,331 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 117,452 miles

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

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 OPD is a 2001 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OY51 OPD, 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 OPD registered?

OY51 OPD is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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