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GF51 WGX

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

234,922 mi
Last recorded234,922 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 WGX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 234,922 miles

Nearside 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 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 1 Jun 2012 215,658 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 215,657 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 200,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 193,024 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 131,688 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 131,688 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 173,294 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 173,282 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 150,999 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 150,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 123,575 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 123,575 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 102,401 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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GF51 WGX is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WGX, 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

How do I check the history of GF51 WGX?

You can check the full history of GF51 WGX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GF51 WGX registered?

GF51 WGX is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is GF51 WGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 WGX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF51 WGX have outstanding finance?

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