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BG51 VNR

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,546 mi
Last recorded129,546 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 VNR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 129,546 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 126,831 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 122,960 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 122,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 118,293 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 112,131 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 106,189 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)

nearside front tyre worn on inside

Pass 13 Apr 2010 99,572 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 88,354 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 81,261 miles

Front brake pads low

Little reserve travel on handbrake lever.

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 11 Apr 2006 73,491 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 73,491 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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 VNR is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG51 VNR, 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 BG51 VNR registered?

BG51 VNR is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is BG51 VNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 VNR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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