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RD51 FPL

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,548 mi
Last recorded129,548 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 FPL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 129,548 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 129,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 129,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 129,241 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 128,902 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 128,892 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 127,394 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 126,013 miles

EML showing fault at time of test

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 125,129 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 125,129 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 123,874 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 122,454 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2014 120,757 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres have cracks all over

Pass 18 Feb 2014 120,757 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres have cracks all over

Pass 5 Nov 2012 115,829 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2012 115,829 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2011 111,360 miles

N\S\F TYRE cracked on wall

Pass 9 Nov 2010 107,065 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2009 101,788 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 101,788 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 97,251 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 92,215 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 86,615 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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RD51 FPL is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RD51 FPL, 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 RD51 FPL registered?

RD51 FPL is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is RD51 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD51 FPL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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