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RY51 YSB

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

266,936 mi
Last recorded266,936 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 YSB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 266,936 miles

Front front tyres worn close to the legal limit.

Nearside Front lower arm ball joint has slight free-play.

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

Nearside Rear suspension arm has slight free-play

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to the legal limit.

Offside Front anti roll bar link has slight free-play.

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated.

Offside Rear brake flexi hose starting to perish.

Offside Rear seal corroded.

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

Offside Rear spring corroded.

Offside Rear tyre worn close to the legal limit.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

engine oil leak.

Pass 14 May 2016 252,237 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 251,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine oil leak.

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 236,556 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 May 2014 223,209 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 206,868 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak, poss sump.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 190,772 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres just legal

freeplay in steering rack and offside track rod end

Pass 6 May 2011 180,047 miles

2 nails in o/s/r tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s and o/s mirror glass faded

Pass 1 May 2010 165,077 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both door mirror glasses faded

Pass 17 Apr 2009 148,730 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s rear view mirror slightly discoloured

Pass 18 Apr 2008 132,417 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 11,564 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2007 115,341 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front and rear tyres tread getting low on inside edges.

Pass 16 May 2006 98,173 miles

Viscous fan noisy

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 YSB is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YSB, 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 RY51 YSB registered?

RY51 YSB is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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