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CU51 ZLZ

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,234 mi
Last recorded79,234 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 ZLZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 79,234 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 79,234 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 71,367 miles

front number plate slight loose

petrol cap rubber seal perishing

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link pin

strong advise play in offside rear anti-roll bar link pin

Pass 10 Oct 2009 55,748 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,136 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 40,136 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 28,160 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 21,891 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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CU51 ZLZ is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 CU51 ZLZ, 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

How do I check the history of CU51 ZLZ?

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What year was CU51 ZLZ registered?

CU51 ZLZ is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is CU51 ZLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 ZLZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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