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RO51 NSY

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

154,412 mi
Last recorded154,412 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 154,412 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 151,923 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 146,200 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 138,792 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 134,099 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 134,099 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 129,228 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 124,494 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 124,492 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 117,784 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight lift in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight lift in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 112,111 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 105,014 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 97,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 91,320 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 84,257 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 77,976 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 71,313 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 62,667 miles

n/s/r park brake low performance

Pass 4 Aug 2009 51,972 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 42,543 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,689 miles

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

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 22 Aug 2006 12,698 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 NSY is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NSY, 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 NSY registered?

RO51 NSY is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is RO51 NSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 NSY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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