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RO51 NFK

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

192,427 mi
Last recorded192,427 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 NFK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 192,427 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 189,250 miles

n/s+o/s front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2012 173,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light is lit on dashboard

exhaust bracket is broken

oil level is low in the engine

Fail 23 Jan 2012 173,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light is lit on dashboard

exhaust bracket is broken

oil level is low in the engine

Pass 22 Oct 2010 153,610 miles

both rear tyres have cracked inner walls

Pass 14 Oct 2009 139,449 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 123,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 103,908 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 81,947 miles

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

dammage to n/s/rear jacking point

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 NFK is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO51 NFK registered?

RO51 NFK is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is RO51 NFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 NFK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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