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PK51 XRN

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,417 mi
Last recorded132,417 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 XRN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 132,417 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 131,176 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 131,176 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 125,230 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 120,187 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 112,701 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 109,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 109,357 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 May 2010 108,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 96,044 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 88,908 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 80,564 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2006 80,564 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 60,193 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 60,193 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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PK51 XRN is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PK51 XRN, 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 PK51 XRN registered?

PK51 XRN is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is PK51 XRN safe to buy?

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