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MT51 VHP

2001 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,387 mi
Last recorded75,387 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 VHP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2012 75,387 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside front and rear tyres worn on the edges

Pass 2 Nov 2012 75,387 miles

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

offside front and rear tyres worn on the edges

Pass 7 Oct 2011 69,237 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 63,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 57,243 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 50,174 miles

front tyres worn on the edges nearing the legal 1.6 mm limit

Pass 17 Oct 2007 44,553 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 44,553 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2006 36,730 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 VHP is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VHP, 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 VHP registered?

MT51 VHP is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is MT51 VHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT51 VHP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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