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GD51 UCZ

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

99,452 mi
Last recorded99,452 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 UCZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 99,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 99,446 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 94,792 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 91,690 miles

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))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 91,690 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 89,619 miles

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))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 89,619 miles

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))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 87,029 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 84,177 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 84,173 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 80,297 miles

both front anti roll bar end links play

o/s/r anti roll bar end link play

oil leak

rear brake pads 3mm

Fail 25 Aug 2017 80,168 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 74,867 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 74,866 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 68,450 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 68,450 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 62,925 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 62,878 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 58,982 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

rear brake pads worn low

some distortion to nearside front inner wheel rim

Fail 2 Sep 2013 58,982 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 56,279 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 53,030 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 53,030 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 49,150 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 45,417 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 40,708 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 34,783 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 34,656 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 29,418 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 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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