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YE51 UEZ

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,088 mi
Last recorded120,088 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 UEZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 120,088 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 120,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking Rear of vehicle near fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 119,394 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 118,362 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 117,748 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 117,084 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 116,690 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 115,948 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 115,417 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 113,746 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 112,146 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 111,103 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 111,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 110,413 miles

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

Nearside front anti-roll bar bush bracket bent

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

Offside front anti-roll bar bush bracket bent

Pass 18 Oct 2011 107,462 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 107,462 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 102,050 miles

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

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

engine under try broken

Pass 21 Oct 2009 94,665 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 87,662 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 87,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 79,044 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 69,880 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 69,880 miles

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

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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YE51 UEZ is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YE51 UEZ, 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 YE51 UEZ registered?

YE51 UEZ is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is YE51 UEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE51 UEZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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