BMW 525 YF51FXW has 20 MOTs

Has MOT
No Tax (SORN)

This 2001 BMW 525 has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 102,722 miles 5 months ago on Thursday 20th November 2025 at 16:02.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Thursday 19th November 2026.

YF51FXW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 2026102,722 MI
PASSED24TH JANUARY 202523RD JANUARY 2026101,794 MI
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 202329TH DECEMBER 2024101,002 MI
PASSED30TH DECEMBER 202229TH DECEMBER 202398,534 MI
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 202122ND DECEMBER 202296,478 MI
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 202022ND DECEMBER 202194,452 MI
PASSED23RD DECEMBER 201922ND DECEMBER 202089,833 MI
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 201514TH DECEMBER 201686,078 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Front To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  4. ADVISORY - Fuel Pipes Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Slightly Corroded (2.3.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underbody Components
FAILED11TH DECEMBER 201586,078 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Front To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Brake Pipe Inadequately Clipped Front To Rear - Above Diff (3.6.b.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Deteriorated
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Deteriorated
  10. ADVISORY - Fuel Pipes Corroded
  11. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Slightly Corroded (2.3.2)
  12. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underbody Components
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 201414TH DECEMBER 201582,909 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Deteriorated
  5. USER ENTERED - Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
  6. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
FAILED12TH DECEMBER 201482,909 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Body Has A Sharp Edge Caused By Damage (6.1.c.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  9. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Deteriorated
  10. USER ENTERED - Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
  11. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 201312TH DECEMBER 201478,660 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED11TH DECEMBER 201212TH DECEMBER 201374,660 MI
FAILED8TH DECEMBER 201274,660 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  4. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  6. ADVISORY - Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
PASSED13TH DECEMBER 201112TH DECEMBER 201270,994 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  7. USER ENTERED - Both Front Brake Discs Corroded
  8. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Brake Discs Corroded
FAILED12TH DECEMBER 201170,994 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Inner Rear Tyre Has A Lump, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  4. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  10. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  11. USER ENTERED - Both Front Brake Discs Corroded
  12. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Brake Discs Corroded
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 201010TH NOVEMBER 201167,354 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Reduced Damping Effect (2.7.5)
FAILED10TH NOVEMBER 201067,351 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Incorrect (6.3.1a)
  2. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Reduced Damping Effect (2.7.5)
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 20079TH OCTOBER 200863,687 MI
PASSED3RD MARCH 20062ND MARCH 200753,043 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YF51FXW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

YF51FXW MOT Comments

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YF51FXW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 102,722 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,280 miles

YF51FXW FAQs

This Bmw 525 with registration YF51FXW was manufactured on Wednesday 19th December 2001 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 102,722 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 4,280 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Bmw 525 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YF51FXW has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 525 has had 41 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 20 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 525 is currently SORN .

Does YF51FXW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 3rd May 2026 YF51FXW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YF51FXW Taxed?

No, as of Sunday 3rd May 2026 YF51FXW does not have Tax. The vehicle is declared as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification). Read more

When does YF51FXW MOT expire?

The current MOT for YF51FXW will expire in 7 months on Thursday 19th November 2026. Read more

When did YF51FXW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YF51FXW was on Thursday 20th November 2025 at 16:02. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YF51FXW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for YF51FXW we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YF51FXW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for YF51FXW we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YF51FXW?

YF51FXW is registered as a 2001 Bmw 525. Read more

How many miles has YF51FXW done?

The odometer reading for YF51FXW at the last MOT in November 2025 was 102,722 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,280 miles per year. Read more

How old is YF51FXW?

The vehicle YF51FXW was manufactured in 2001 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 19th December 2001. Read more

What colour is YF51FXW?

The official colour of YF51FXW is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does YF51FXW have?

YF51FXW has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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