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CV51 KLE

2001 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

226,284 mi
Last recorded226,284 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 KLE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 226,284 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 217,117 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 216,812 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 208,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit and very worn on edges

vehicle returned for retest following failure on both rear metal brake pipes corroded. these have been cleaned and undersealed and now look ok but unable to inspect fully

Fail 16 Dec 2014 208,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit and very worn on edges

Pass 11 Dec 2013 197,084 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 197,084 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre Worn inner Edge

Pass 12 Oct 2012 181,246 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 181,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 90,107 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 90,107 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 146,466 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 146,466 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rera wiper blade split

Pass 5 Mar 2010 123,587 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 123,587 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 99,618 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 99,618 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 87,046 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 76,080 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 KLE is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KLE, 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 KLE registered?

CV51 KLE is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is CV51 KLE safe to buy?

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