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PL51 OGX

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,724 mi
Last recorded140,724 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 OGX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 140,724 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothside jacking point to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak engine area

Fail 29 Apr 2019 140,724 miles

Front Position lamp not working bothside (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothside jacking point to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak engine area

Pass 24 Apr 2018 138,240 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 138,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bothside (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside wiper rubber splite (8.2.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 134,028 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 134,026 miles

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

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 128,427 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2016 128,425 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 125,604 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 121,038 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear fuel pipe starting to corrode

Pass 6 Apr 2013 114,892 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 109,104 miles

rear to front petrol pipe starting to corrode

Fail 18 Apr 2012 109,088 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear to front petrol pipe starting to corrode

Pass 26 Apr 2011 103,867 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipe starting to corrode rear to front

Pass 4 Feb 2010 97,183 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 97,182 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 78,931 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 59,648 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 46,745 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 44,280 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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PL51 OGX is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PL51 OGX, 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 PL51 OGX registered?

PL51 OGX is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is PL51 OGX safe to buy?

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