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RO51 NKG

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,883 mi
Last recorded105,883 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 NKG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 105,883 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 103,003 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 100,632 miles

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

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

small cracks n/s+o/s front tyres

Fail 19 Aug 2013 100,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

small cracks n/s+o/s front tyres

Pass 4 Sep 2012 97,252 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 97,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 93,558 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 90,049 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 85,871 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 81,335 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 81,324 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre has a cut/abrasion to outer side wall not to cord at this time strongly recommend replacement a.s.a.p

Pass 4 Sep 2007 77,345 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 71,536 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 71,536 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 66,274 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 NKG is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NKG, 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

How do I check the history of RO51 NKG?

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What year was RO51 NKG registered?

RO51 NKG is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is RO51 NKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 NKG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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