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CX51 FTT

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,145 mi
Last recorded126,145 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 FTT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 126,145 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 126,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 115,082 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 115,082 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 107,775 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 107,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 100,374 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 100,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F worn on edges

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 92,709 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 79,011 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 78,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 62,760 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 47,840 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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CX51 FTT is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CX51 FTT, 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 CX51 FTT registered?

CX51 FTT is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is CX51 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX51 FTT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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