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RO51 OCN

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,222 mi
Last recorded151,222 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2020 151,222 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded off flexi into engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

both rear sills heavily corroded not excessive

Pass 29 Apr 2019 145,212 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal heavily perished

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 141,305 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 135,534 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 20 Mar 2017 135,529 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH REAR INNER SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN EDGES

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 127,825 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 121,460 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 121,460 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 118,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 118,790 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 113,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 113,250 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 103,815 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 103,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 97,431 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 91,398 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 87,336 miles

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

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

play in off side front steering rack

Fail 9 Apr 2009 87,336 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

near side rear anti roll linkrod

play in off side front steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2008 82,946 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise cut in near side front side wall of tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2007 77,247 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 71,223 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 71,223 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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 OCN is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OCN, 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.

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RO51 OCN is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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