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RF51 AWY

2001 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,548 mi
Last recorded146,548 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 AWY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 146,548 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 146,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 141,690 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 137,523 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 133,687 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 130,524 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 126,729 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 123,437 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 119,571 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 115,061 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 110,222 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 105,628 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 105,617 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 101,960 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 96,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 92,585 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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RF51 AWY is a 2001 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RF51 AWY, 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 RF51 AWY registered?

RF51 AWY is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is RF51 AWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 AWY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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