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CV51 FSC

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,864 mi
Last recorded71,864 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 FSC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2025 71,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 69,494 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 67,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

corrosion on discs from lack of use

Pass 17 May 2019 66,701 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 58,003 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 49,959 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 49,050 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 48,315 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 47,746 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 46,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 45,839 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 44,534 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 43,399 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 42,205 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 40,641 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 36,463 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 33,895 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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CV51 FSC is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CV51 FSC, 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 CV51 FSC registered?

CV51 FSC is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is CV51 FSC safe to buy?

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