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YK51 NTN

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

188,558 mi
Last recorded188,558 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 NTN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2019 188,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 176,040 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2017 168,240 miles

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

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

Front rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 162,540 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 154,582 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 146,579 miles

Rear Exhaust Mount Deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2012 139,313 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 139,313 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 126,706 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 120,784 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 120,784 miles

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

advise offside front/nearside rear tyres for wear

Pass 5 Oct 2009 114,568 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 109,960 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 101,576 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 74,636 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 74,636 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 74,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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YK51 NTN is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YK51 NTN, 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 YK51 NTN registered?

YK51 NTN is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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