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MU51 WGP

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,375 mi
Last recorded128,375 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 WGP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 128,375 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 127,523 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 127,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 125,477 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sile (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sile (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 125,477 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sile (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sile (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 123,074 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 121,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2016 121,452 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 121,452 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 121,019 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 116,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 112,178 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade in very poor condition

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2011 107,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

corrosion in nearside rear & both front to rear brake pipes

damage to both nearside wheels & tyres

note - no engine oil showing on dip stick when vehicle presented

Pass 14 Jun 2010 101,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

border line cut/split in offside rear tyre inner side wall, unable to see ply/cords at time of test. (NEW TYRE REQUIRED)

engine oil level low

note - central locking not working

slight noise from clutch release bearing

Pass 17 Jun 2009 95,666 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 95,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 84,874 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 84,874 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 73,221 miles

N/S/R tyre has a cut to cords below 25mm in length

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

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

Rear outer seats have child seats fitted so seat belts NOT tested

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 61,381 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 61,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

damage to n/s sill

slight wear to front discs and pads

slight wear to o/s/r anti-roll bar link

washer fluid low

Pass 3 Oct 2005 50,926 miles

bonnet catch stiff

n/s/f o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

strong advise damage to rear no plate

Fail 30 Sep 2005 50,912 miles

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

bonnet catch stiff

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges and close to legal limit on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

strong advise water damage to rear no plate

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 WGP is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WGP, 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 WGP registered?

MU51 WGP is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is MU51 WGP safe to buy?

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