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YG51 TCW

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,184 mi
Last recorded166,184 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 TCW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 166,184 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 166,184 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/sill backing plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 162,838 miles

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 158,385 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 153,951 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 146,258 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 141,753 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 134,834 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 129,247 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 129,246 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 125,497 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 120,644 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 116,781 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 113,367 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 110,107 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 106,732 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 106,731 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 103,207 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 103,207 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 99,798 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 92,375 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 92,375 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 87,247 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 84,477 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 79,810 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG51 TCW registered?

YG51 TCW is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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