MOT Status
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166,184 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/sill backing plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill inner part (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel filler cap seal perishing
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
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YG51 TCW is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 YG51 TCW, 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 YG51 TCW registered?
YG51 TCW is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 24 September 2001.
Is YG51 TCW safe to buy?
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