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MT51 NTU

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,303 mi
Last recorded154,303 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 NTU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2013 154,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear seaters

Pass 8 Jan 2013 149,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

air bag light on

front fogs missing

osf tyre worn on inside

Fail 5 Jan 2013 149,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

air bag light on

front fogs missing

osf tyre worn on inside

Pass 10 Jan 2012 144,895 miles

Fumes entering cockpit area, oil leaking onto exhaust manifold

Fail 6 Jan 2012 144,895 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fumes entering cockpit area, oil leaking onto exhaust manifold

Pass 11 Jan 2011 141,739 miles

Oil leak

nsr tyre worn on inside

osr tyre slightly out of shape on inside

Pass 5 Dec 2009 137,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 129,171 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 129,152 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 119,223 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 100,693 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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MT51 NTU is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MT51 NTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT51 NTU registered?

MT51 NTU is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is MT51 NTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT51 NTU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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