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YM51 OCZ

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,873 mi
Last recorded163,873 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM51 OCZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 163,873 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 154,683 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 20 Nov 2012 144,547 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal showing signs of crackin but still sealing correctly

Fail 20 Nov 2012 144,547 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal showing signs of crackin but still sealing correctly

Fail 18 Nov 2011 135,662 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front wipers are smearing the screen slightly.

Fuel filler cap seal is cracking but not severe enough for fuel to leak out.

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 135,662 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front wipers are smearing the screen slightly.

Fuel filler cap seal is cracking but not severe enough for fuel to leak out.

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 121,680 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 121,680 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 106,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 94,190 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 79,592 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 79,592 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 63,667 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 63,667 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YM51 OCZ is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YM51 OCZ, 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 YM51 OCZ registered?

YM51 OCZ is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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