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PY51 CEU

2001 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

80,022 mi
Last recorded80,022 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 523101,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 CEU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 80,022 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 73,709 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 68,373 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 63,715 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 58,549 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 54,504 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 50,339 miles

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

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

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

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

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

center stop light not working

Pass 13 Sep 2010 45,678 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 41,501 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,970 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 31,419 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 31,419 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 25,850 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 25,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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PY51 CEU is a 2001 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2001 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 101,352 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PY51 CEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PY51 CEU?

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What year was PY51 CEU registered?

PY51 CEU is a 2001 BMW 523, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is PY51 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY51 CEU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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