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RO51 OKN

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,562 mi
Last recorded82,562 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 82,562 miles

front brake reaction front bushes soft both sides

Fail 1 Nov 2016 82,562 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

front brake reaction front bushes soft both sides

Pass 22 Sep 2015 74,357 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2015 74,357 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 72,036 miles

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2013 69,042 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 66,591 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 66,552 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 63,630 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 60,440 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 60,425 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,643 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 2 Oct 2008 54,369 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 54,369 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 49,182 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 44,001 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 44,001 miles

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 OKN is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 OKN, 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 OKN registered?

RO51 OKN is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is RO51 OKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 OKN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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