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YR51 UPV

2001 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

189,110 mi
Last recorded189,110 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 UPV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 189,110 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 146,088 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2011 146,088 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2010 125,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 114,489 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 103,126 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 90,265 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 74,370 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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YR51 UPV is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YR51 UPV, 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

How do I check the history of YR51 UPV?

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What year was YR51 UPV registered?

YR51 UPV is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is YR51 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 UPV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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