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MF51 ZSG

2001 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,627 mi
Last recorded136,627 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 ZSG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 136,627 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 136,466 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 136,315 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 136,099 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 134,361 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 133,916 miles

both front ant-roll bar D bushes has slight play

both rear flexible brake hose perishing

front brake discs slightly pitting on inner face

Pass 24 Mar 2016 127,961 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded main run both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner tread edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner tread edge

Fail 21 Mar 2016 127,961 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded main run both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner tread edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner tread edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 124,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 124,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 115,827 miles

Nearside front tyre slighty perished.

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 115,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre slighty perished.

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 113,309 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 109,072 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 105,949 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 103,020 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 99,528 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 94,320 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 88,369 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 80,712 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 80,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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MF51 ZSG is a 2001 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MF51 ZSG, 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 MF51 ZSG registered?

MF51 ZSG is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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