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GF51 CZV

2001 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

110,345 mi
Last recorded110,345 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 CZV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 110,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 110,342 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 101,365 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 101,364 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 94,030 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 94,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 83,368 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Dec 2009 134,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 134,385 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 123,714 miles

centre rear seat belt latch has to be manipulated to fasten

slight knocking from front anti-roll bar links and D bushes

Pass 30 Nov 2007 114,116 miles

ADVISE slight play in o/s/rear anti roll bar link

Fail 30 Nov 2007 114,116 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ADVISE front pads low

ADVISE slight play in o/s/rear anti roll bar link

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 102,830 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Nov 2005 91,291 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 91,182 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 91,182 miles

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

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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GF51 CZV is a 2001 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GF51 CZV, 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 GF51 CZV registered?

GF51 CZV is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is GF51 CZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 CZV shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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