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MM51 XBO

2001 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,274 mi
Last recorded149,274 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 XBO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 149,274 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 143,726 miles

o/s and n/s rear discs slightly pitted,oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 134,723 miles

Airbag lamp on

Front discs bit worn

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear discs quite worn

Washers not to good

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 113,917 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

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

Airbag lamp on

Fail 17 Nov 2009 113,917 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

3rd level brake lamp in op

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose.

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

Airbag lamp on

Pass 5 Sep 2008 84,033 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner part of tread

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner and outer part of tread

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

diffrental leaking oil

AirBag light on dash

Fail 5 Sep 2008 84,033 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner part of tread

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner and outer part of tread

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

diffrental leaking oil

AirBag light on dash

Pass 7 Mar 2007 47,206 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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MM51 XBO is a 2001 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBO, 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 MM51 XBO registered?

MM51 XBO is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is MM51 XBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM51 XBO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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