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RV51 DYC

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

113,711 mi
Last recorded113,711 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 DYC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 113,711 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 112,298 miles

Rear tail gate rams missing

reverse buzzer on all the time

Fail 20 Jan 2025 112,298 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear tail gate rams missing

reverse buzzer on all the time

Pass 15 Jan 2024 111,010 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 109,854 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 109,015 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 109,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 107,695 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 106,262 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 106,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 103,554 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 100,788 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 97,436 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 97,436 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 94,747 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 94,747 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 92,041 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 89,736 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 86,816 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 82,961 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 82,961 miles

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 78,208 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 77,634 miles

crack in screen o/s

Fail 6 Jan 2010 77,634 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 68,309 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 59,234 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 51,146 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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RV51 DYC is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue 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 RV51 DYC, 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 RV51 DYC?

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What year was RV51 DYC registered?

RV51 DYC is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is RV51 DYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 DYC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV51 DYC have outstanding finance?

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