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KL51 SYV

2001 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,465 mi
Last recorded148,465 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 SYV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 148,465 miles

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

intermitant fault on abs light

temp repair to front exhaust flexis

Fail 25 Feb 2011 148,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 123,291 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 119,881 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 113,101 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 107,140 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 90,231 miles

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

nail in tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2005 89,898 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 89,898 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KL51 SYV is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KL51 SYV, 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 KL51 SYV registered?

KL51 SYV is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is KL51 SYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 SYV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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