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GD51 UCN

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

141,907 mi
Last recorded141,907 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 UCN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 141,907 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021

Nearside Rear subframe mount corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2020 134,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (rear) radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 129,349 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 127,266 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 125,013 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 123,130 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bump stops perished

Offside Front Upper Bump stop perished

Pass 24 Mar 2015 121,241 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 117,505 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 113,337 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 113,332 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 110,258 miles

Body filler repair to offside rear sill

CV grease leak at nearside rear hub

Slight movement in rear suspension lower bushes

Traction control light on

Fail 23 Nov 2011 110,225 miles

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

Body filler repair to offside rear sill

CV grease leak at nearside rear hub

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

Offside handbrake low effort

Slight movement in rear suspension lower bushes

Traction control light on

Pass 7 Dec 2010 103,578 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 94,513 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 86,561 miles

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

osr top track control arm slight play

Pass 17 Aug 2007 79,390 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 70,000 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 63,389 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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GD51 UCN is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 GD51 UCN, 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 GD51 UCN registered?

GD51 UCN is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is GD51 UCN safe to buy?

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