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GY51 ZDU

2001 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

173,560 mi
Last recorded173,560 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 ZDU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 173,560 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 10 Nov 2015 172,879 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 167,264 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 165,531 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 160,986 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 157,744 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 153,249 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 145,129 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 133,709 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 126,769 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 108,125 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 108,117 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

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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GY51 ZDU is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY51 ZDU, 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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What year was GY51 ZDU registered?

GY51 ZDU is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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