2001 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · OY51 FOT
2001 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 236,775 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 236,775 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY51 FOT Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 236,775 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY51 FOT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 525 (OY51 FOT) between October 2005 and September 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
OY51 FOT Mileage History
- 05/10/2005128,833 mi
- 03/10/2006159,128 mi+30,295 mi
- 30/10/2007164,451 mi+5,323 mi
- 24/10/2008168,430 mi+3,979 mi
- 29/10/2009171,530 mi+3,100 mi
- 29/10/2009171,530 mi
- 26/10/2010174,711 mi+3,181 mi
- 26/10/2010174,711 mi
- 30/09/2011177,488 mi+2,777 mi
- 06/10/2011177,488 mi
- 03/10/2012181,329 mi+3,841 mi
- 02/10/2013183,277 mi+1,948 mi
- 13/10/2014186,207 mi+2,930 mi
- 09/10/2015189,501 mi+3,294 mi
- 03/10/2016193,991 mi+4,490 mi
- 23/10/2017199,107 mi+5,116 mi
- 02/10/2018205,152 mi+6,045 mi
- 05/10/2018205,360 mi+208 mi
- 01/10/2019211,350 mi+5,990 mi
- 05/10/2020214,496 mi+3,146 mi
- 19/10/2021218,441 mi+3,945 mi
- 26/10/2021218,441 mi
- 07/10/2022223,299 mi+4,858 mi
- 17/10/2023227,397 mi+4,098 mi
- 12/10/2024233,306 mi+5,909 mi
- 30/09/2025236,775 mi+3,469 mi
Average of roughly 5,401 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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