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RK51 YCA

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,114 mi
Last recorded74,114 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 YCA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 74,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise both front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside advise middle outer sill rusty and corroded

advise covers under bonnet and under car preventing full inspection

Pass 16 Feb 2021 71,682 miles

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Nearside Front coil spring loose when car is jacked up

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front coil spring loose when car is jacked up

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wing mirror body damaged

Undert Trays

Fail 15 Feb 2021 71,682 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Nearside Front coil spring loose when car is jacked up

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front coil spring loose when car is jacked up

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wing mirror body damaged

Undert Trays

Pass 6 Feb 2020 59,233 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 59,233 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading not locking out (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading not locking out (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 58,613 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 57,014 miles

both rear tyres cracking around sidewalls

slight play in both front lower arms

Pass 22 Sep 2017 54,615 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 52,156 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 49,686 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 46,892 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 44,347 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 42,611 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 39,696 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,802 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 34,698 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 34,698 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 32,331 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 28,631 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 25,663 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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RK51 YCA is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RK51 YCA, 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 RK51 YCA registered?

RK51 YCA is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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