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BG51 GNX

2001 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,021 mi
Last recorded147,021 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 GNX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 147,021 miles

Nearside Front 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 139,636 miles

All tyres low from edges

Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 139,636 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All tyres low from edges

Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 133,412 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 133,412 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 127,034 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 127,034 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 119,677 miles

N S F Tyre low from edges

Pass 18 Oct 2010 111,019 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 111,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 103,239 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 103,234 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 94,661 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 94,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

R Suspntion got slightly play

R Tyres geting low

Pass 30 Oct 2007 87,657 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 78,482 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 68,201 miles

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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BG51 GNX is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BG51 GNX, 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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What year was BG51 GNX registered?

BG51 GNX is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is BG51 GNX safe to buy?

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