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RO51 OLM

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,647 mi
Last recorded178,647 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 178,647 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 174,298 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 159,519 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 155,706 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 153,425 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 148,728 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 145,499 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 137,464 miles

corrosion to exhaust

damage to bodywork, severe at ns

slight play at osf steering track rod

Fail 19 Dec 2015 137,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 135,794 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 134,903 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 134,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 132,672 miles

all rear & offside front metal brake pipes corroded

both front brake discs look slightly worn

fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre worn to 3mm tread depth

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight play in offside front lower suspension arm bush

unable to see condition of all front & rear brake pads

unable to see some testable items under bonnet & under vehicle due to plastic covering

Pass 7 Jul 2012 130,065 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 122,617 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 118,978 miles

Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Fail 14 Jul 2010 118,978 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 107,205 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 107,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 84,534 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 61,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 44,041 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 OLM is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OLM, 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 OLM registered?

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

Is RO51 OLM safe to buy?

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