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YE51 GCU

2001 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

115,727 mi
Last recorded115,727 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 GCU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2023 115,727 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear heat shield insecure

both rear parking brakes low effort

nr side rear bumper damaged

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Nov 2022 112,164 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 112,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 107,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 104,788 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 104,771 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 102,969 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside outer link arm top joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine light on

Pass 19 Nov 2018 99,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, close to ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 95,959 miles

Front Headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate.

Oil leak Engine. ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 95,887 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate.

Oil leak Engine. ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 92,989 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 89,329 miles

both head lamp lenses starting to deteriate

brake wear wire not attached

engine light on

n/s/f head light image borderline

o/s/f tyre

Fail 20 Nov 2015 89,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both head lamp lenses starting to deteriate

brake wear wire not attached

engine light on

n/s/f head light image borderline

o/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2014 85,148 miles

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge and cracking and perished (BORDERLINE)

o/s/r brake wear sensor not attached

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts baby seats fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2014 85,148 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge and cracking and perished (BORDERLINE)

o/s/r brake wear sensor not attached

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts baby seats fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2013 81,754 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 81,749 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 77,864 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 76,642 miles

SRS light on

both rear antiroll bar drop link balljoints have slight play

front brake discs are worn, corroded, & pitted

nearside front tyre inner edge close to limit

offside rear tyre cracking on its inner tread area

Pass 21 Jan 2011 74,387 miles

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

both front brakediscs are worn

Pass 10 Dec 2009 72,890 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 69,032 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 66,498 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 62,007 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 57,992 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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YE51 GCU is a 2001 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YE51 GCU, 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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YE51 GCU is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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