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MU51 AZC

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,932 mi
Last recorded127,932 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 AZC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 127,932 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 123,927 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 123,927 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pipe corroded to excess and leaking (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2014 118,354 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 118,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 113,003 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 106,856 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 101,456 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 96,237 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 90,238 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 84,243 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 77,550 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 68,118 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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MU51 AZC is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MU51 AZC, 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 MU51 AZC registered?

MU51 AZC is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is MU51 AZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU51 AZC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MU51 AZC have outstanding finance?

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