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RO51 AXF

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,663 mi
Last recorded134,663 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 AXF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 134,663 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 127,574 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 123,808 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 123,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

inner rear tail light not working

Pass 4 Mar 2014 117,040 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 117,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 115,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 115,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 109,903 miles

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

Windscreen damaged to nearside

Fail 30 Sep 2011 109,903 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen damaged to nearside

Pass 5 Oct 2010 100,951 miles

Offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 30 Nov 2009 99,115 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 99,115 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 89,450 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 89,450 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 72,820 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 72,820 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 62,044 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 46,837 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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RO51 AXF is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RO51 AXF, 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 RO51 AXF registered?

RO51 AXF is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is RO51 AXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 AXF shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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