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BD51 NZC

2001 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,639 mi
Last recorded114,639 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 NZC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 114,639 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 114,639 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2020 113,368 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 102,436 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 102,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 102,126 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 97,795 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 93,611 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 93,611 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 89,950 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 86,817 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 82,866 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 82,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 79,009 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 75,634 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 71,826 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 67,378 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 61,819 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 50,546 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 40,907 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 40,894 miles

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

advise n/s tyre worn on outer and on inner off tread.

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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BD51 NZC is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD51 NZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD51 NZC registered?

BD51 NZC is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is BD51 NZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 NZC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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