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KE51 RCV

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

154,406 mi
Last recorded154,406 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 RCV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 154,406 miles

engine has oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2014 154,378 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine has oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 145,259 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

ns backing plate loose

small chip in windscreen

track control light on

Fail 11 Jun 2013 145,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

engine managment light on

fuel pipes corroded

ns backing plate loose

small chip in windscreen

track control light on

Pass 9 Jun 2012 134,975 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear brake discs poor

Fail 9 Jun 2012 134,974 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear brake discs poor

Pass 11 Jun 2011 124,272 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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)

axle oil leak

nearside rear disc and brake pads poor

numberplate lamps slightly dull

Fail 9 Jun 2011 124,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

numberplate lamps slightly dull

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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)

axle oil leak

nearside rear disc and brake pads poor

Pass 15 Jun 2010 110,143 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 110,143 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 106,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 106,193 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 97,021 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 97,021 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 83,338 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 68,418 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 53,867 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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KE51 RCV is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 KE51 RCV, 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 KE51 RCV registered?

KE51 RCV is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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