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CE51 NHL

2001 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,259 mi
Last recorded149,259 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 NHL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 149,259 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 149,254 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 126,929 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 125,621 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 125,621 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 123,254 miles

Offside Rear of undersill has surface rust

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 123,202 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear of undersill has surface rust

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 122,145 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 120,288 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 120,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 117,443 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 113,691 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 113,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2014 108,179 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 108,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 102,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 100,535 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 100,466 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 96,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 92,351 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 89,131 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 89,131 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 82,187 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 82,187 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 73,962 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 63,712 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 54,574 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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CE51 NHL is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 CE51 NHL, 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 CE51 NHL registered?

CE51 NHL is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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