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MK51 VNE

2001 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,086 mi
Last recorded160,086 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 VNE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 160,086 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 155,742 miles

Offside rear drop link has some play

Fail 17 Jan 2015 155,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges, close to limit and misshapen

Offside rear drop link has some play

Pass 21 Jan 2014 143,161 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

fuel pipe front to rear corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

some perishing rear brake hoses

Fail 21 Jan 2014 143,161 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

fuel pipe front to rear corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

some perishing rear brake hoses

Pass 23 Nov 2012 132,366 miles

OFFSIDE REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN A BALL JOINT

Fail 22 Nov 2012 132,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 124,879 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO REAR

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

FRONT PROPSHAFT DOUGHNUT

FUEL PIPES POOR CONDITION

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 21 Oct 2011 124,879 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO REAR

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

FRONT PROPSHAFT DOUGHNUT

FUEL PIPES POOR CONDITION

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 22 Nov 2010 119,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 103,104 miles

slight exhaust blow from front flexi pipes

Pass 13 Nov 2008 95,564 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 87,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Nov 2007 87,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 6 Sep 2006 74,897 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 68,164 miles

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

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

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 VNE is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 MK51 VNE, 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 MK51 VNE registered?

MK51 VNE is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is MK51 VNE safe to buy?

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