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AF51 YNT

2001 BMW 525

Green Lpg 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

179,304 mi
Last recorded179,304 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 YNT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 179,304 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 177,221 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 174,919 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 172,227 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering slightly heavy

Pass 14 Jul 2014 166,447 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 160,703 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear hand brake imbalance

Pass 16 Jul 2012 151,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 145,000 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 145,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 136,131 miles

engine management light on

oil leak

suspect n/s/f flei brake hoses is leaking

Fail 5 Aug 2010 136,131 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine management light on

oil leak

suspect n/s/f flei brake hoses is leaking

Pass 25 Aug 2009 120,242 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 119,883 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 119,866 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 106,718 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 106,659 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 94,339 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 83,000 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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AF51 YNT is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AF51 YNT, 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 AF51 YNT registered?

AF51 YNT is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AF51 YNT safe to buy?

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