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PE51 UVY

2001 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 UVY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Sep 2013

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

Nearside Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012

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

both front dirt shields damaged

Fail 19 Sep 2012

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

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

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

both front dirt shields damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2011 209,263 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 189,159 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 77,166 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 165,058 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 144,342 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 123,555 miles

offside front bumper slight damage

Pass 22 Sep 2005 95,349 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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PE51 UVY is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PE51 UVY, 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 PE51 UVY?

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What year was PE51 UVY registered?

PE51 UVY is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is PE51 UVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 UVY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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