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BF51 TPY

2001 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,899 mi
Last recorded113,899 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 TPY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 113,899 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill /floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 113,776 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill / inner sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill /floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 109,743 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Oct 2018 104,016 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer sill has signs of deterioration rust spot

Fail 23 Oct 2018 104,016 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer sill has signs of deterioration rust spot

Pass 27 Oct 2017 103,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flxe (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r outter sill coroded

o/s wing mirror back case missing

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2016 102,709 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

n/s outter sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2015 101,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f inner rach end slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2014 98,104 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f outer tyre perished

Fail 1 Nov 2013 93,784 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 93,784 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 89,235 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 89,235 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 84,596 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 84,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 79,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 75,063 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 3 Nov 2008 69,420 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 66,790 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 57,715 miles

front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

slight play noted in nearside rear anti roll bar link advise

Pass 14 Oct 2005 46,475 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 46,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BF51 TPY is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF51 TPY, 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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BF51 TPY is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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