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PN51 YGG

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

140,676 mi
Last recorded140,676 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 YGG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 140,676 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

n/s front tyre cracking on outer corner

n/s parkin brake just ok

rear brake discs have surface corrosion

slight interaction o/s rear li ht unit

Pass 4 Jan 2023 140,628 miles

Bulb warning indicator illuminated but all lamps functioning

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Outer Both cv boots slightly cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2021 137,843 miles

o/s front ball joint has slight play

o/s rear coil spring corroded

oil leak from engine

rear inner sills slightly corroded

slight interaction on the o/s rear light unit

Fail 18 Oct 2021 137,843 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction fault codes cleared, no repair carried out (8.2.1.2 (h))

o/s front ball joint has slight play

o/s rear coil spring corroded

oil leak from engine

rear inner sills slightly corroded

slight interaction on the o/s rear light unit

Pass 5 Oct 2020 134,032 miles

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 130,186 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 130,146 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 125,285 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just ok at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 120,713 miles

car had to be got hot on a road test to pass an emissions test

eml light on

rear tyres worn on inner edges, just ok

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Nov 2016 115,804 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2016 115,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

both front brake pipes corroded

n/s rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 110,533 miles

both front tyres badly cracked through oput tread and sidewalls (just okay at time of test)

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight play o/s/r lower suspension arm outer bush

Fail 26 Oct 2015 110,533 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s/f ARB link dust covers split (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres badly cracked through oput tread and sidewalls (just okay at time of test)

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight play o/s/r lower suspension arm outer bush

Pass 17 Oct 2014 102,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 94,711 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 87,148 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 87,148 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 79,417 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 72,057 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 65,011 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 55,534 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 47,530 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 27 Oct 2006 39,176 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 31,926 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 31,926 miles

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

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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PN51 YGG is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PN51 YGG, 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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PN51 YGG is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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