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RF51 TPY

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,469 mi
Last recorded114,469 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 TPY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 114,469 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 104,143 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 95,868 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 78,726 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 69,483 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,789 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 59,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 51,151 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 43,344 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 37,828 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

spare tyre defective

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 TPY is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TPY, 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 TPY registered?

RF51 TPY is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is RF51 TPY safe to buy?

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