MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,086 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside rear drop link has some play
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
both front tyres worn on inner edge
fuel pipe front to rear corroded
o/s/r outer sill corroded
some perishing rear brake hoses
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
OFFSIDE REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN A BALL JOINT
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)
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
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
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)
slight exhaust blow from front flexi pipes
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)
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
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
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?
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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.
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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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