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CN51 NRS

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,691 mi
Last recorded112,691 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 112,691 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 108,465 miles

Both front shockers weak

Fail 19 Jul 2013 108,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Both front shockers weak

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 102,464 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 95,209 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 95,208 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 90,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 85,002 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 76,032 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 67,974 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 56,499 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 47,401 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 47,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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CN51 NRS is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NRS, 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 NRS registered?

CN51 NRS is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is CN51 NRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN51 NRS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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