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ND51 SWU

2001 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,398 mi
Last recorded134,398 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND51 SWU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 134,398 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 123,672 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 108,287 miles

rear brake disc worn

Pass 2 May 2017 103,732 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 97,528 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 97,528 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 93,147 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 84,789 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 84,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 72,134 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 65,309 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 59,825 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 53,045 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 46,999 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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ND51 SWU is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ND51 SWU, 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

How do I check the history of ND51 SWU?

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What year was ND51 SWU registered?

ND51 SWU is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is ND51 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND51 SWU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ND51 SWU have outstanding finance?

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