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RK51 HCU

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,422 mi
Last recorded99,422 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 HCU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 99,422 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 90,981 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 90,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 85,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 77,339 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 68,331 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 64,474 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 64,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 57,650 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 49,675 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 38,217 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 28,604 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 19,889 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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RK51 HCU is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RK51 HCU, 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 RK51 HCU registered?

RK51 HCU is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is RK51 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK51 HCU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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