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WL51 OBB

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

53,767 mi
Last recorded53,767 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL51 OBB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 53,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hydro bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hydro bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 53,767 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hydro bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hydro bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 48,156 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 41,483 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 35,838 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 29,503 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 20,491 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 20,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 15,639 miles

both front tyres badly perished

Pass 15 Nov 2016 15,611 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 12 Nov 2015 15,156 miles

both front outer tyre walls heavily cracking with age, recommend replacement

Pass 13 Nov 2014 14,950 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 14,752 miles

slight tyre wear to both front tyres on outer edges

Pass 7 Nov 2012 13,351 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 13,045 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 11,792 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 10,589 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 9,563 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 8,494 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 7,658 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 6,559 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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WL51 OBB is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WL51 OBB, 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 WL51 OBB registered?

WL51 OBB is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is WL51 OBB safe to buy?

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