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MA51 TUO

2001 BMW 525

Silver Lpg 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

196,133 mi
Last recorded196,133 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 TUO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 196,133 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 187,234 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 181,443 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 177,745 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 166,051 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 158,103 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 156,721 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 131,911 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 107,256 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 87,254 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 87,254 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 TUO is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MA51 TUO, 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 MA51 TUO registered?

MA51 TUO is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is MA51 TUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA51 TUO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MA51 TUO have outstanding finance?

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