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NU51 TBZ

2001 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

84,624 mi
Last recorded84,624 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 TBZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 84,624 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 84,269 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 83,833 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 83,032 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 81,701 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 81,104 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 80,332 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 78,993 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 78,122 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 77,227 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower slight play in outer rose bush

Pass 5 Jun 2015 76,162 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 75,420 miles

front brake pipes greased.

observation only- full front and rear wheel arch liners, engine top cover, partial floor pan covers, sill covers all in place at time of test.

rear diff damp.

Pass 22 May 2013 74,227 miles

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

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Partial floor pan covers fitted. Partial sill covers fitted.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 70,265 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Partial floor pan covers fitted. Partial sill covers fitted.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 67,628 miles

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

These are observations and do not require attention: All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Partial floor pan covers fitted. Partial sill covers fitted.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 63,162 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

These are observations and do not require attention: All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted. Partial floor pan covers fitted.

n/s/f brake pad wear sensor adrift

Pass 21 May 2009 58,974 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front floor pan covers fitted

master cylinder and servo not visible

n/s/f pad wear sensor adrift

partial sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2008 54,062 miles

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 12 Jun 2007 48,586 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 48,586 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 45,353 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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NU51 TBZ is a 2001 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 NU51 TBZ, 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 NU51 TBZ registered?

NU51 TBZ is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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The MOT history for NU51 TBZ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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