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YF51 FXY

2001 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

157,566 mi
Last recorded157,566 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 FXY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 157,566 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 137,937 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front indicator glows with position lights on

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 137,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front indicator glows with position lights on

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 137,419 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive evidence of oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers/undertrays fitted

underside of vehicle has corrosion, withstood CAT

Pass 25 Aug 2021 130,761 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 127,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 124,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 115,924 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 108,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

catching noise offside rear brake

Pass 20 Dec 2010 100,297 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

footbrake pedal creeps down under pressure

Pass 22 Dec 2009 92,217 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 79,882 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight blue vapour emited

Pass 3 Jul 2007 72,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 64,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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YF51 FXY is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YF51 FXY, 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 YF51 FXY registered?

YF51 FXY is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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