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RO51 OBB

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

185,247 mi
Last recorded185,247 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 185,247 miles

Both sills corroding

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

offside parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 20 Nov 2015 178,321 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 166,015 miles

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

both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2013 155,125 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 146,513 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 137,575 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 130,979 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 125,659 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 119,060 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 114,132 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 107,183 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 107,183 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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 OBB is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OBB, 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 OBB registered?

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

Is RO51 OBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 OBB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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