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RD51 FZH

2001 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

219,684 mi
Last recorded219,684 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 FZH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 219,684 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 192,457 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 181,788 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 181,770 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 176,146 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 176,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 171,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s rear air bag has surface crackes

Pass 30 Nov 2012 165,852 miles

Brake pads low, exhaust bracket broken but supported

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2011 151,921 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 143,462 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 136,174 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 122,972 miles

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

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges nearing limits

Pass 1 Dec 2007 100,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 100,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 77,930 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 77,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 FZH is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FZH, 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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What year was RD51 FZH registered?

RD51 FZH is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is RD51 FZH safe to buy?

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