MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,727 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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 ()
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
Front Headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate.
Oil leak Engine. ()
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate.
Oil leak Engine. ()
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
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
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
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
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front brakediscs are worn
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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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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