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MA51 RBZ

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,782 mi
Last recorded148,782 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 RBZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 148,782 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Oct 2014 141,215 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 136,467 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and on limit

Fail 19 Nov 2013 136,467 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and on limit

Pass 12 Nov 2012 130,981 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 130,981 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 125,209 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 120,989 miles

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE STEERING

Pass 20 Nov 2009 115,497 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 115,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 110,628 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Nov 2008 110,628 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2007 103,645 miles

high level brake lights inoperative

nearside and offside rear tyres worn to wear bands

Fail 26 Nov 2007 103,645 miles

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

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

high level brake lights inoperative

nearside and offside rear tyres worn to wear bands

Pass 27 Nov 2006 93,905 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 93,904 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 24 Nov 2005 88,729 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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MA51 RBZ is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MA51 RBZ, 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 MA51 RBZ registered?

MA51 RBZ is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is MA51 RBZ safe to buy?

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