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BT51 BVK

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,798 mi
Last recorded90,798 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 BVK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 90,798 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2017 90,798 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 89,207 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

parking brake just met requirement

Pass 8 May 2015 87,889 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 86,275 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 86,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 84,117 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 82,521 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 80,335 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 80,335 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 78,070 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 78,070 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 75,401 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 73,867 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 73,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 68,452 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 65,849 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 59,525 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 59,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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BT51 BVK is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BT51 BVK, 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 BT51 BVK registered?

BT51 BVK is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is BT51 BVK safe to buy?

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