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RO51 OGS

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,950 mi
Last recorded139,950 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 139,950 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 122,667 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 111,378 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 94,835 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 73,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine oil level below minimum on the dipstick, added 1.0 ltr

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

Nearside rear seat belt is securing a child seat, preventing a full check of the adult belt

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 63,095 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 54,120 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 44,898 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 44,897 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 OGS is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OGS, 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 OGS registered?

RO51 OGS is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is RO51 OGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 OGS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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