MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs slightly corroded and worn low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
bonnet safety catch poor operation.
brake pad warning indicator lamp illuminated.
engine oil level low of maximum.
All brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake pads getting low.
Front exhaust mount heavily corroded but secure.
Horn weak but still loud enough to be heard by other road users.
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.
Rear tyres down to 3mm tread.
Vehicle has extensive under body cowling.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
brake pad warning lamp staying on.
trays fitted to underside of vehicle no allowing full inspection.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake pad warning lamp staying on.
trays fitted to underside of vehicle no allowing full inspection.
engine oil level low of maximum.
underbody trays fitted to vehicle.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
engine oil level low of maximum.
underbody trays fitted to vehicle.
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RA51 YWG is a 2001 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 RA51 YWG, 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 RA51 YWG registered?
RA51 YWG is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 19 December 2001.
Is RA51 YWG safe to buy?
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