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YH51 EJY

2001 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

80,464 mi
Last recorded80,464 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 EJY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 80,464 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 80,463 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 75,577 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 67,550 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

patches of corrosion

small chips in screen

Pass 22 Jul 2022 65,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 64,124 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 64,096 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 64,087 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 64,062 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 64,012 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 63,802 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 62,169 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 56,163 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 49,667 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 42,354 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,062 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 36,282 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Sep 2008 33,004 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,092 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,241 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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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YH51 EJY is a 2001 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YH51 EJY, 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 YH51 EJY registered?

YH51 EJY is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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