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HF51 HCH

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,114 mi
Last recorded125,114 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 HCH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 125,114 miles

both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link arm ball joint

play in offside rear bottom suspension arm bush

slight exhaust blow from front join

Pass 10 Sep 2012 101,706 miles

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

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)

engine managment warning lamp staying on

fuel cap seal starting to crack and perish

offside front tyre worn unevenly

small patches of corrosion forming within the outer sills and wheel arches

Fail 7 Sep 2012 101,691 miles

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

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

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

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)

both front tyres worn unevenly

engine managment warning lamp staying on

fuel cap seal starting to crack and perish

small patches of corrosion forming within the outer sills and wheel arches

Pass 8 Sep 2011 83,475 miles

Nearside front inner wing cover slight damage and slightly insecure

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 83,154 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front inner wing cover slight damage and slightly insecure

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,939 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 54,265 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 49,290 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 45,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 37,596 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 34,104 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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HF51 HCH is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HF51 HCH, 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 HF51 HCH registered?

HF51 HCH is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is HF51 HCH safe to buy?

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