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RE51 VCO

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,561 mi
Last recorded63,561 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 VCO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 63,561 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 63,268 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 63,007 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 63,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 62,676 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 62,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 62,197 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2021 62,197 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 61,671 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 60,479 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2018 59,605 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 58,096 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 58,031 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 56,722 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Rear brake discs lipped

Pass 24 Sep 2015 55,010 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 51,712 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 49,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 46,391 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 42,815 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 38,858 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,165 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,318 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 28,831 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 24,630 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 VCO is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RE51 VCO, 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 VCO registered?

RE51 VCO is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is RE51 VCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 VCO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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