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GF51 CZW

2001 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,891 mi
Last recorded216,891 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 CZW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 216,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower both suspension bush have slight play

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

fuel and brake pipes corrorded

oil leak

rear parking brake just met legal requirments

Pass 27 Dec 2017 213,339 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both feed & return ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 212,086 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 212,086 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 211,488 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 211,451 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 207,889 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 207,826 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 202,675 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 196,999 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 196,999 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 182,323 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 182,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 167,629 miles

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

all discs worn

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 15 Dec 2009 158,545 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 158,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 148,247 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 137,670 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 137,670 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 129,491 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 121,252 miles

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

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 CZW is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CZW, 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 CZW registered?

GF51 CZW is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is GF51 CZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 CZW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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