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RJ51 XEV

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,451 mi
Last recorded120,451 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 XEV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 120,451 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 120,451 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 113,568 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 113,555 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 104,073 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 94,218 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 85,018 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 76,921 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 67,139 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 59,785 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 49,600 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 XEV is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 RJ51 XEV, 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 XEV registered?

RJ51 XEV is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is RJ51 XEV safe to buy?

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