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RY51 PUV

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,032 mi
Last recorded114,032 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 PUV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 114,032 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 105,948 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 105,942 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 96,457 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 92,178 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wiper have a very slight smear

Fail 14 Nov 2012 92,178 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wiper have a very slight smear

Pass 17 Nov 2011 83,408 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 78,327 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 77,620 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2009 75,359 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 75,355 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 70,438 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 70,438 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 55,261 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 35,868 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 35,868 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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RY51 PUV is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RY51 PUV, 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 RY51 PUV registered?

RY51 PUV is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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