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BJ51 WDF

2001 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,172 mi
Last recorded69,172 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2007
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 WDF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2007 69,172 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 53,631 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 53,631 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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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BJ51 WDF is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ51 WDF, 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 BJ51 WDF registered?

BJ51 WDF is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is BJ51 WDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ51 WDF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ51 WDF have outstanding finance?

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