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HY51 UDV

2001 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,000 mi
Last recorded140,000 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 UDV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 140,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 128,277 miles

both front exhaust flex. deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2012 128,277 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front exhaust flex. deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2011 113,080 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 104,709 miles

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

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

advise rear brake pipes starting to corrode

advise screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2009 95,102 miles

advise rear brake pipes starting to corrode

advise side wall damage to o/s/f tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2008 84,500 miles

advise front pads low.

Fail 18 Sep 2008 84,500 miles

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

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

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

advise front pads low.

Pass 8 Sep 2007 76,443 miles

brake pads to be checked all round.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 69,069 miles

brake pads looking low . brakes to be checked all round. seek advice asap.

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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HY51 UDV is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HY51 UDV, 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 HY51 UDV registered?

HY51 UDV is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is HY51 UDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 UDV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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