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RO51 NKK

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,375 mi
Last recorded79,375 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 NKK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 79,375 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 79,262 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 79,262 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both down side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 79,234 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2018 79,234 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre is perished and cracked

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 74,117 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 67,334 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 67,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 60,724 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 57,348 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 57,337 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 57,315 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 56,515 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,246 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 40,772 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 33,045 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 27,291 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 23,296 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 NKK is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NKK, 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 NKK?

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What year was RO51 NKK registered?

RO51 NKK is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is RO51 NKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 NKK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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