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MW51 HDX

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

85,868 mi
Last recorded85,868 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 HDX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 85,868 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 85,868 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 85,726 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 85,132 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 84,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front brake discs slightly lippped/worn

Pass 22 Dec 2020 84,028 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Dec 2020 84,018 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both side nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2019 83,065 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 80,435 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2018 80,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake pads close to limit

Pass 9 Jun 2017 76,876 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 76,875 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 74,145 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 74,143 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 71,232 miles

fuel cap sealing ring cracked all around but not right through.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 69,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 65,887 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on the outer tread

Fail 25 Jun 2013 65,886 miles

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on the outer tread

Pass 19 Jun 2012 62,646 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 58,303 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 55,220 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 51,461 miles

slight play nearsiide track rod end

Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,780 miles

nearside fuel tank strap loose letting tank bounce

Fail 25 Jun 2008 47,780 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside fuel tank strap loose letting tank bounce

Pass 20 Jun 2007 44,160 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer tread

Pass 27 Jun 2006 39,707 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 35,625 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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MW51 HDX is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MW51 HDX, 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 MW51 HDX registered?

MW51 HDX is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 28 December 2001.

Is MW51 HDX safe to buy?

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