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HW51 ACF

2001 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,052 mi
Last recorded199,052 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 ACF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 199,052 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 188,101 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Fail 21 May 2016 188,101 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 182,447 miles

both rear sills corroded

offside front wheel slightly buckled

Fail 22 Dec 2014 182,447 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear sills corroded

offside front wheel slightly buckled

Pass 20 Dec 2013 173,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front lower front arm bushes worn

both front shock absorber dust boots damaged

both rear wheel arches corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear subframe bushes worn

registration plate lamps dim

Fail 19 Dec 2013 173,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

both front lower front arm bushes worn

both front shock absorber dust boots damaged

both rear wheel arches corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear subframe bushes worn

registration plate lamps dim

Pass 31 Dec 2012 166,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play in n/s/r upper front tie rod

Pass 4 Jan 2012 148,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 128,665 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 121,592 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 114,746 miles

slight play o/s/f drop link

Pass 19 Nov 2007 106,963 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 96,422 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 87,817 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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HW51 ACF is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HW51 ACF, 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 HW51 ACF registered?

HW51 ACF is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is HW51 ACF safe to buy?

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