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NU51 TCJ

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,772 mi
Last recorded144,772 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 TCJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 144,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 144,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2016 140,349 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 140,349 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 134,996 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 130,779 miles

oil leak engine area

Fail 7 May 2014 130,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak engine area

Pass 7 May 2013 127,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front to rear fuell pips / brake pips greased

Fail 7 May 2013 127,119 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front to rear fuell pips / brake pips greased

Pass 4 May 2012 123,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

fuel pips corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2011 119,450 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 119,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 109,035 miles

both front brake pipes slightly rusted

both front to rear brake pipes very rusted

different size tyres fitted front & rear

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 18 Mar 2010 109,035 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front brake pipes slightly rusted

both front to rear brake pipes very rusted

different size tyres fitted front & rear

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 26 Mar 2009 96,637 miles

both front to rear brake pipes rusted

different size tyres fitted front & rear

Pass 1 Apr 2008 83,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front to rear brake pipes rusting

Fail 27 Mar 2008 83,641 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front to rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 28 Sep 2006 63,470 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 63,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 49,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear tyres worn to 3mm

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 TCJ is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TCJ, 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 TCJ registered?

NU51 TCJ is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is NU51 TCJ safe to buy?

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