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RF51 HGX

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

160,231 mi
Last recorded160,231 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 HGX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 160,231 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - inner - front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2022 160,226 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working halo lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25" Specific fit (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" Specific fit (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - inner - front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2021 152,340 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 152,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 146,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 146,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material floor pan / inner sill (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 139,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to front of car (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to front of car (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 139,010 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to front of car (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to front of car (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 130,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose to front of car (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose to front of car (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 130,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose to front of car (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose to front of car (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 120,282 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly rusty

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2016 112,284 miles

Nearside and Offside rear metal brake pipes going to flexi brake hoses corroded.

Slight play in Nearside and Offside front , front suspension arm bushes

Pass 17 Mar 2015 107,079 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 107,066 miles

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

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

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

winter tyres fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2014 99,118 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 99,118 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 95,291 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 90,905 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 85,691 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 78,033 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 70,666 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 65,019 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 55,892 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 47,598 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 HGX is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HGX, 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 HGX registered?

RF51 HGX is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is RF51 HGX safe to buy?

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