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WJ51 UOT

2001 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

206,780 mi
Last recorded206,780 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 UOT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 206,780 miles

sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement connecting to front panel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 1500- 2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake discs corroded

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

exhaust blow from both flexible couplings

front undertray insecure

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

rear heat shield insecure

undertrays & engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Mar 2019 206,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn connecting to front panel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner connecting to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement connecting to front panel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 1500- 2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake discs corroded

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

exhaust blow from both flexible couplings

front undertray insecure

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

rear heat shield insecure

sill covers fitted

undertrays & engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2018 200,206 miles

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

both exhaust front pipes blowing

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2018 200,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both exhaust front pipes blowing

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2017 193,079 miles

brake pad wear indicator light on

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/f shock absorber has slight oil leakage

n/s/f wheel slightly distorted

slight exhaust blow from both front flexible couplings

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2016 188,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible connectors (7.1.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s front lower, forward most bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 181,224 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 181,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 171,228 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 171,228 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre punctured

propshaft rubber coupling in poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2013 161,317 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

air suspension indicating a fault

Fail 13 Mar 2013 161,317 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

air suspension indicating a fault

Pass 13 Apr 2012 154,629 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 148,399 miles

Nearside rear anti rollbar link balljoint dust cover split.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 142,233 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 128,078 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 121,849 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 113,311 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)

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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WJ51 UOT is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WJ51 UOT, 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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WJ51 UOT is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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