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RO51 OEL

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,165 mi
Last recorded96,165 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 96,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 93,503 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 93,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 91,410 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 90,169 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 88,358 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 86,801 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 84,250 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 81,625 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 79,314 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 79,307 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 75,112 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 75,112 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 71,182 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 67,194 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 61,355 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 59,732 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 50,549 miles

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

High level brake light is not working.

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 OEL is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver 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 OEL, 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 OEL?

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What year was RO51 OEL registered?

RO51 OEL is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is RO51 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 OEL 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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