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PE51 OHV

2001 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

188,929 mi
Last recorded188,929 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 OHV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2025 188,929 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil and coolant leak

tail pipes missing

Pass 22 Aug 2024 185,764 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust back box tail pipes missing

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill + plastic covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unable to carry out full inspection plastic covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Temp repaire to head lamp aim

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill + plastic covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 182,889 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 182,876 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH front to rear along side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 178,267 miles

Exhaust tail pipes missing

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 178,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust tail pipes missing

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 174,505 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 22 Apr 2020 172,131 miles

Exhaust tail pipes missing

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 172,130 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Exhaust tail pipes missing

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 169,072 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 2 May 2019 169,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Back one of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When indicators are on (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 30 Apr 2018 163,110 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 163,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2017 158,580 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 153,320 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 150,081 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 142,703 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 135,568 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 128,656 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 128,656 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 121,595 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 121,595 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 103,585 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 82,220 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 82,150 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 71,830 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 59,332 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 59,332 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 53,470 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 53,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front 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)

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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PE51 OHV is a 2001 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 PE51 OHV, 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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What year was PE51 OHV registered?

PE51 OHV is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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