MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,452 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
corrosion to nearside outer sill
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded, between tank and inner sill, unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded, unable to fully assess due to sill trim fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and nail in edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive close to excessive, dripping regularly but does not exceed fail criteria (75mm diameter pool in 5 minutes) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill, near jacking point visible hole through gap in plastic trim (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded, between tank and inner sill, unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded, unable to fully assess due to sill trim fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded, unsure if prescribed area due to plastic trims covering seatbelt mounting points (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and nail in edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive close to excessive, dripping regularly but does not exceed fail criteria (75mm diameter pool in 5 minutes) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front to rear brake pipe corroded
n/s/f fog light not working
n/s/r tyre 2mm
o/s/r anti roll bar end link play
oil leak
Nearside Rear flexi brake hose perished
Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded
both front brake discs worn
centre stop lamp not working
corrosion to both outer sills at rear
engine oil leak
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower anti roll bar link joint slight play
Nearside Rear flexi brake hose perished
Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded
both front brake discs worn
centre stop lamp not working
corrosion to both outer sills at rear
engine oil leak
rear brake pads wearing low
both front anti roll bar end links play
o/s/r anti roll bar end link play
oil leak
rear brake pads 3mm
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
both front anti roll bar end links play
o/s/r anti roll bar end link play
oil leak
rear brake pads 3mm
Both front tyres well perished - need attention
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Handbrake not working as well
Nearside Headlight image poor
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Steering rack damp
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both front tyres well perished - need attention
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Handbrake not working as well
Nearside Headlight image poor
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Steering rack damp
n/s/f tyre tread perished
n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm on limit
o/s/f tyre tread perished
o/s/r tyre 3mm
wipers poor
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
wipers poor
n/s/f tyre tread perished
n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm on limit
o/s/f tyre tread perished
o/s/r tyre 3mm
both front tyre treads perished
nearside front wheel inner rim distorted
nearside rear tyre worn low on edges of tread
offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear close to flexi brake hose joints
offside front indicator faded
offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread
some damage to nearside outer sill
some play in brake pedal bushes
top of steering rack slight dampness
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front tyre treads perished
nearside front wheel inner rim distorted
nearside rear tyre worn low on edges of tread
offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear close to flexi brake hose joints
offside front indicator faded
offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread
some damage to nearside outer sill
some play in brake pedal bushes
top of steering rack slight dampness
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread
rear brake pads worn low
some distortion to nearside front inner wheel rim
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread
rear brake pads worn low
some distortion to nearside front inner wheel rim
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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GD51 UCZ is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 GD51 UCZ, 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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GD51 UCZ is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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