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RO51 MKU

2001 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,119 mi
Last recorded172,119 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 MKU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 172,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under side coated in thick undercill,,,including brake and fuel pipes

Pass 19 Dec 2017 171,002 miles

fuel lines possibly corroding, / thick with undercill

underside thick with undersill

various brake pipes coated with undercill

Fail 30 Mar 2017 160,707 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted Jacking Point/Inner Sill area corroded. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x Brake pipe above rear axle mounting are corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From brake hose and running above axle is corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded Side of tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking Point/Inner Sill area corroded (Corrosion beneath plastic cover) (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Side of tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside All fuel pipes running front to rear are corroded.

Offside Front Lower Lower front suspension arm has either been worn away where it has come into contact with plastic trim or very lightly cut.

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 sub frame rubber mounting bushes have deteriorated. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 154,172 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 144,122 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 144,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 135,718 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 134,553 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 132,123 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 123,988 miles

unable to fully inspedt underside due to plastic covers

weak pattern to both headlamps

Fail 21 Nov 2011 123,987 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

unable to fully inspect underside due to plastic covers

weak pattern to both headlamps

Fail 21 Nov 2011 123,987 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

unable to fully inspect underside due to plastic covers

weak pattern to both headlamps

Pass 7 Jan 2011 202,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

unable to fully check underside due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2011 202,428 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

unable to fully check underside due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2010 193,771 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to fully check underside due to plastic shields fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2010 193,770 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

unable to fully check underside due to plastic shields fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2008 179,258 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 179,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 161,036 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 142,197 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 117,450 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 110,858 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 MKU is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RO51 MKU, 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 MKU registered?

RO51 MKU is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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