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RF51 ELW

2001 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,480 mi
Last recorded118,480 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 ELW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 118,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is bald on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre is starting to wear on edges

signs of engine oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 111,414 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 111,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 108,754 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 97,774 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 97,768 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 89,537 miles

Front brake discs worn

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 78,450 miles

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Dec 2008 61,838 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front brake discs worn

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake discs worn

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 31 Oct 2007 56,280 miles

r/n/s and f/o/s tyres on limit

Pass 11 Oct 2006 51,386 miles

OFFSIDE REAR SEATBELT CATCH FAULTY (STILL OPERATES).

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 ELW is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ELW, 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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RF51 ELW is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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