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RV51 AZC

2001 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

173,552 mi
Last recorded173,552 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 AZC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 173,552 miles

Exhaust flexi corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 173,552 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexi corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 158,924 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded and rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake back plate loose and vibrating

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 158,924 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded and rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake back plate loose and vibrating

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 140,245 miles

All springs corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 140,199 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All springs corroded

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 123,841 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 123,841 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 110,408 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 99,460 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 92,664 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 92,664 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 87,814 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 87,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40 x 17 94 y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 82,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 79,156 miles

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

slight leak of exhaust gasses

Fail 5 Sep 2014 79,156 miles

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

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

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

slight leak of exhaust gasses

Pass 28 Aug 2013 75,828 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 73,038 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 73,038 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 71,018 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 71,018 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 68,623 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 68,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 65,547 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 65,542 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 62,393 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 62,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 59,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 56,920 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 54,269 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 54,010 miles

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

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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RV51 AZC is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 RV51 AZC, 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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RV51 AZC is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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