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RV51 YYE

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

123,527 mi
Last recorded123,527 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 123,527 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 123,512 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 119,885 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 119,883 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 116,806 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 116,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 111,950 miles

Offside Rear low reading on handbrake may need adjustment or repair

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 104,903 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 96,687 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 96,595 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 89,920 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 83,906 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes by petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 83,977 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes by petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 78,200 miles

Nearside Rear Lower underbody area surface corroding.

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material areas. (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake lower reading.

Fail 2 Jul 2018 78,198 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower underbody area surface corroding.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 68,524 miles

front hubs backing plates insecure and rattling

fuel cap seal splitting

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r tyre deflated, splitting and with run flat lines to inner wall and wearing low on centre

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

slight interaction to rear lights

Fail 3 Aug 2016 68,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front hubs backing plates insecure and rattling

fuel cap seal splitting

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r tyre deflated, splitting and with run flat lines to inner wall and wearing low on centre

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

slight interaction to rear lights

Pass 7 Aug 2015
Fail 5 Aug 2015

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 50,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel cap oil seal slightly perished

Nearside rear outer seal damaged

Nearside rear seal slightly corroded

Oil leak

Slight play in offside front lower suspension arm bush

Slight play in offside rear upper suspension arm bush

Pass 19 Sep 2013 48,789 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 43,219 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2011 43,219 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2010 40,737 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2009 103,670 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 38,700 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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 26,335 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 22,617 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 YYE is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 RV51 YYE, 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.

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What year was RV51 YYE registered?

RV51 YYE is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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