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RD51 YNH

2001 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

188,745 mi
Last recorded188,745 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 YNH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 188,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 187,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 174,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 163,033 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 158,817 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 154,927 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 150,727 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 147,070 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 142,300 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 136,023 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 125,558 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 113,197 miles

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

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

smaal cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2009 105,735 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 81,939 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 65,267 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 48,390 miles

both rear tyres at i.6mm

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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RD51 YNH is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RD51 YNH, 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 RD51 YNH registered?

RD51 YNH is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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