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RV51 DYO

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,218 mi
Last recorded143,218 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 DYO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 143,218 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 143,188 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 139,214 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 137,484 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 134,560 miles

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

Nearside outer sill badly damaged

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 129,895 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Nearside sill panel damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2016 129,895 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Nearside sill panel damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2015 125,425 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 116,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 109,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2011 106,324 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 100,505 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 93,617 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 93,617 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 84,829 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 74,295 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front tyre's wearing on inner edge's.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 64,792 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 DYO is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DYO, 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 RV51 DYO registered?

RV51 DYO is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is RV51 DYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 DYO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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