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CE51 NXF

2001 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,998 mi
Last recorded185,998 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 NXF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 185,998 miles

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

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

High level brake light disconnected at time of test

Nearside front wheel slightly damaged on inner rim

Pass 4 Sep 2012 177,738 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 177,733 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 27 Sep 2011 169,250 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre underinflated

Fail 28 Sep 2010 160,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside parking brake low

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2010 160,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside parking brake low

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2009 151,293 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 151,280 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 141,639 miles

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

nearside parking brake performance slightly low

offside front and nearside front brake discs worn

white smoke emitted from exhaust

Pass 25 Sep 2007 132,314 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside rear brake efficency slightly low

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 3 Oct 2006 123,789 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside parking brake performance low

Pass 28 Sep 2005 114,940 miles

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

Nearside handbrake performance low

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

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 NXF is a 2001 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE51 NXF, 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 CE51 NXF registered?

CE51 NXF is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is CE51 NXF safe to buy?

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