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PB51 DAD

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,846 mi
Last recorded166,846 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB51 DAD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 166,846 miles

Oil leak ()

headlamps deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion to nearside rear sill

Fail 28 Nov 2016 166,846 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill - under covers (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

both headlamps deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2016 166,844 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill - under covers (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

both headlamps deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2016 163,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre perished but no cords or plys exposed

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 163,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre perished but no cords or plys exposed

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 157,131 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 152,873 miles

slight play o/s rack end

Fail 26 Sep 2013 152,795 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight play o/s rack end

Pass 28 Sep 2012 146,727 miles

rear pads low

Pass 14 Sep 2011 141,893 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 141,893 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 131,755 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 127,086 miles

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

wipers in poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2008 113,764 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 113,763 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 99,980 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 80,425 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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PB51 DAD is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 PB51 DAD, 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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PB51 DAD is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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