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ML51 BWM

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,065 mi
Last recorded172,065 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 BWM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2018 172,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 165,440 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 165,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low dip,bulb loose (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low dip,bulb loose (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 159,177 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 156,423 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 144,829 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 144,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 133,356 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 133,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2012 121,125 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 109,012 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 98,661 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 84,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 71,644 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 52,974 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 52,974 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 35,454 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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ML51 BWM is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ML51 BWM, 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 ML51 BWM registered?

ML51 BWM is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is ML51 BWM safe to buy?

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