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RF51 WTT

2001 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

211,050 mi
Last recorded211,050 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 WTT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 211,050 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust in poor condition and slight blow on front flexi pipe

front tyres wearing on edges

fuel, pipes corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2018 211,050 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust in poor condition and slight blow on front flexi pipe

front tyres wearing on edges

fuel, pipes corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2017 198,537 miles

exhaust blowing and in poor condition

headlamps fading

Fail 24 Oct 2017 198,537 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust blowing and in poor condition

headlamps fading

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 183,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front lower rear inner suspension arm bushes weak

exhaust corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 183,711 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front lower rear inner suspension arm bushes weak

exhaust corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 170,836 miles

rear no plate in poor condition

Fail 12 Oct 2015 170,836 miles

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

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

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2014 157,922 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 143,157 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 129,287 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear number plate in poor condition

slight exhaust blow

Pass 11 Oct 2011 110,362 miles

o/s/r lower suspension arm bush worn

Pass 5 Oct 2010 95,234 miles

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs slightly worn and scored

Fail 5 Oct 2010 95,234 miles

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs slightly worn and scored

Pass 6 Oct 2009 91,193 miles

Bottom engine cover fitted

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2008 84,331 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both number plates fading

Pass 6 Oct 2007 74,371 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both number plates deteriorating

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 62,027 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 47,386 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres getting low † 205/65x15v †

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

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 WTT is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WTT, 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 WTT registered?

RF51 WTT is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is RF51 WTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 WTT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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