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MK51 HCU

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,430 mi
Last recorded141,430 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 HCU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2016 141,430 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 132,682 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 126,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 116,619 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 112,211 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 107,954 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 101,308 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 94,411 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 87,746 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 81,738 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 25 Aug 2006 73,847 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 63,660 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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MK51 HCU is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MK51 HCU, 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 MK51 HCU registered?

MK51 HCU is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is MK51 HCU safe to buy?

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