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RE51 HLP

2001 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,081 mi
Last recorded112,081 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 HLP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 112,081 miles

engine and axle oil leaking steering rack soiled with oil

front pads inner look low

Fail 23 Aug 2016 112,081 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of hub assemble (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of hub assembly (2.4.G.2)

engine and axle oil leaking steering rack soiled with oil

front pads inner look low

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 1 Sep 2015 107,982 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle has slight body damage

Pass 1 Sep 2014 100,760 miles

Brake warning light illuminated

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 92,757 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 92,734 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Traction control light illuminated

Pass 29 Aug 2012 88,174 miles

Accident damage nearside of vehicle

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2011 83,894 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 75,098 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 60,849 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 55,849 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 47,831 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 40,682 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 55,965 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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RE51 HLP is a 2001 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RE51 HLP, 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 RE51 HLP registered?

RE51 HLP is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RE51 HLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 HLP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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