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RJ51 HAO

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,197 mi
Last recorded157,197 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 HAO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2019 157,197 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Two pipes next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front brake reaction arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 150,526 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 150,317 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 139,196 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 124,821 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 111,289 miles

slight bind nearside rear brake

slight play in offside and nearside upper suspension arm balljoints

Pass 24 Apr 2014 97,693 miles

offside and nearside front tyres getting low and worn on outer edges

Pass 6 Apr 2013 84,303 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2013 84,299 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,304 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 67,304 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 67,163 miles

Front Tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2011 67,163 miles

Front Tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 18 May 2010 66,341 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 63,702 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 60,344 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 55,625 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 47,755 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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RJ51 HAO is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RJ51 HAO, 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 RJ51 HAO registered?

RJ51 HAO is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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