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MM51 WKO

2001 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,650 mi
Last recorded161,650 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 WKO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 161,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Feb 2017 160,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust support bracket to gearbox damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2017 160,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust support bracket to gearbox damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2016 157,127 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 154,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 152,908 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

Offside rear tyre worn inside edge

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 152,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 148,038 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 148,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Offside front wheel damaged inside edge

Rear Offside brake wear indicator insecure

Pass 30 Dec 2010 146,166 miles

front brake pads to be replaced ith in 5 days .

n/s/f door mirror caseing missing.

o/s/f tyre worn on iner edge due to wheel tracking.to be replaced with in 5 days.

rear brake discs have surface corrtion.

rear brake pads to be checked .

rear brake pipeing has corrotion.

seek advice on brakes + tyre .

Pass 2 Jul 2009 135,695 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 129,357 miles

Both front wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 29 Jan 2007 124,473 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 124,443 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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MM51 WKO is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MM51 WKO, 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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MM51 WKO is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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