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WN51 OFT

2001 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

263,238 mi
Last recorded263,238 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 OFT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 263,238 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 263,234 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Track control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 262,189 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 260,074 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 260,070 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 256,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 256,821 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Thrust arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear near flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 254,264 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 249,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear cracking within tread pattern

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

Offside Rear cracking within tread pattern

slight surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 23 Nov 2015 241,157 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 234,354 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 228,282 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 228,282 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 221,018 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 221,018 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 214,147 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 214,147 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 202,754 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 202,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 195,751 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 179,457 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 164,368 miles

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

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 13 Dec 2006 146,741 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 13 Dec 2006 146,741 miles

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

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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WN51 OFT is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WN51 OFT, 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 WN51 OFT registered?

WN51 OFT is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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