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RO51 KYJ

2001 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,468 mi
Last recorded70,468 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 KYJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2011 70,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 14 Apr 2010 62,792 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 56,309 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 50,140 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 41,170 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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RO51 KYJ is a 2001 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RO51 KYJ, 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 RO51 KYJ registered?

RO51 KYJ is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is RO51 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 KYJ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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