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RO51 OFR

2001 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

157,870 mi
Last recorded157,870 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 OFR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 157,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 27 Dec 2023 150,574 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 144,326 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 142,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 137,026 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 133,687 miles

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2019 133,636 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

off side side repeater missing

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2018 129,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backing plate loose (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 129,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backing plate loose (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 123,693 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 123,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 118,255 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance slightly brighter than other lights (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 26 Sep 2016 118,255 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance slightly brighter than other lights (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 113,167 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 112,820 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 103,718 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 103,439 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 95,554 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 87,453 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 78,944 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 78,944 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 71,694 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 62,666 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 54,097 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 46,005 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 39,544 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 32,675 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 OFR is a 2001 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 OFR, 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 OFR registered?

RO51 OFR is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is RO51 OFR safe to buy?

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