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HN51 WNM

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,146 mi
Last recorded163,146 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 WNM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 163,146 miles

oil leaks

Pass 7 Apr 2018 157,707 miles

oil leaks

Fail 6 Apr 2018 157,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leaks

Pass 11 Apr 2017 153,036 miles

all tyres getting low on tread,brake hoses wearing,oil leaks

Fail 7 Apr 2017 153,021 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

all tyres getting low on tread,brake hoses wearing,oil leaks

Pass 2 Apr 2016 145,868 miles

Rear pads low

Fail 2 Apr 2016 145,865 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear pads low

Pass 11 Apr 2015 135,643 miles

nsr tyre getting low

Pass 17 Mar 2014 121,543 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 107,286 miles

the front number plate is delaminating

Pass 26 Mar 2012 93,900 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Engine management light on

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 93,896 miles

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

Both front tyres getting low

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 88,719 miles

play in offside of steering rack

Pass 30 Nov 2009 84,521 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 76,845 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 76,845 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 67,721 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 55,057 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 55,057 miles

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

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

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

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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HN51 WNM is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HN51 WNM, 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 HN51 WNM registered?

HN51 WNM is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is HN51 WNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN51 WNM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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