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GKZ 6151

2001 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,237 mi
Last recorded127,237 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKZ 6151
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 127,237 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 127,166 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 118,815 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 118,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 99,663 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 78,494 miles

Nearside and Offside Front tyres going bald on very outside edges.

Nearside and Offside Rear anti-roll bar drop links slightly worn.

Pass 9 Nov 2005 62,217 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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GKZ 6151 is a 2001 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GKZ 6151, 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 GKZ 6151 registered?

GKZ 6151 is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is GKZ 6151 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKZ 6151 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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