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MK51 VNG

2001 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,381 mi
Last recorded124,381 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 VNG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 124,381 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 122,319 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 118,752 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 118,531 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 115,488 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 112,380 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 112,375 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes by rear wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 107,905 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 107,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 97,056 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 96,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear centre brake light inop

Pass 13 Feb 2017 95,509 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 95,079 miles

handbrake efficiency only just met the requirements

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2016 95,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

handbrake efficiency only just met the requirements

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 94,440 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 92,646 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 91,040 miles

rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 3 Dec 2011 89,688 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 87,557 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 86,626 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 85,444 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 82,859 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 79,870 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2005 75,353 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 VNG is a 2001 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VNG, 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 VNG registered?

MK51 VNG is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is MK51 VNG safe to buy?

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