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RN51 FVR

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

87,657 mi
Last recorded87,657 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 FVR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 87,657 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 87,014 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 85,817 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 84,849 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 83,443 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 82,448 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 81,965 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 81,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 80,261 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 77,875 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 72,768 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 72,768 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 69,760 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 66,515 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 66,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 62,916 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre just starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2012 60,726 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 57,689 miles

slight knock and play in steering

slight play in both wish bone rubbers

Pass 16 Dec 2010 54,210 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 54,210 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 49,397 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 45,255 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2007 39,379 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 36,438 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 29 Dec 2005 31,262 miles

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

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

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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RN51 FVR is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RN51 FVR, 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 RN51 FVR registered?

RN51 FVR is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is RN51 FVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN51 FVR shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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