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CN51 CGF

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,993 mi
Last recorded141,993 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 CGF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 141,993 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 135,647 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 16 Mar 2012 131,922 miles

Oil leak

airbag warning light on

Fail 9 Mar 2012 131,275 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 24 Mar 2011 120,959 miles

oil leak from nearside rear axle diff. seal.

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Mar 2011 120,959 miles

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

oil leak from nearside rear axle diff. seal.

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2010 114,574 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 106,138 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 89,202 miles

front tyres on legal limit

slight fault on rear lamps when hazards are on

viscus fan seized

wind screen washers weak

Pass 5 Mar 2007 76,829 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 76,882 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 65,098 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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CN51 CGF is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol 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 CN51 CGF, 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 CN51 CGF registered?

CN51 CGF is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is CN51 CGF safe to buy?

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