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YR51 YFN

2001 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,743 mi
Last recorded116,743 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 YFN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 116,743 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 116,743 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end loose lockin nut (2.2.B.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 107,678 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 107,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 102,589 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 99,923 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 99,866 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 95,641 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 95,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 92,357 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 89,165 miles

both front tyres,tread low on inner and outer edges and tread area slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres, slightly deteriorated in tread area

Pass 25 Aug 2009 84,390 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 77,522 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 67,342 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 57,690 miles

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

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 YFN is a 2001 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YFN, 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 YR51 YFN registered?

YR51 YFN is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is YR51 YFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 YFN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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