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YD51 EEJ

2001 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

61,009 mi
Last recorded61,009 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 EEJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 61,009 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 59,249 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 58,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/ inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 53,827 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 51,029 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 49,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 48,805 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 46,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2017 45,563 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 45,155 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 44,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

underbody covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2015 44,007 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre nailed

underbody covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 42,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 41,707 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 39,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 38,314 miles

offside rear inner part of the disc is scored.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 36,778 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,245 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 32,843 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,447 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 25,264 miles

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

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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YD51 EEJ is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YD51 EEJ, 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 YD51 EEJ registered?

YD51 EEJ is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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