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RF51 GKC

2001 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,458 mi
Last recorded100,458 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 GKC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 100,458 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 100,442 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 100,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head lamp internal workings are broken (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 99,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 98,851 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 98,589 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 98,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2018 96,794 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 96,774 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 94,243 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 92,369 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 88,154 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracked

engine covers fitted

fuel tank damp (no obvious leak)

offside rear floor pan damaged

oil leak

under trays fitted

windscreen has some scratches in zone b

Pass 22 Oct 2014 85,260 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 84,109 miles

Cracks on sidewall of NSR tyre

Cracks on sidewall of OSF tyre

Cracks on sidewall of OSR tyre

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 81,693 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 27 Oct 2011 79,234 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 76,526 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 76,525 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 73,829 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 71,299 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 67,473 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 62,073 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 58,052 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 GKC is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RF51 GKC, 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 RF51 GKC registered?

RF51 GKC is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is RF51 GKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 GKC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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