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RV51 CVH

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,428 mi
Last recorded126,428 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 CVH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 126,428 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 126,235 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket detach (6.1.2 (a))

Engine management light stays on.

Fail 22 Oct 2020 126,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket detach (6.1.2 (a))

Engine management light stays on.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources multi light. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 119,502 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 May 2019 119,502 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 114,500 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2018 114,137 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 111,235 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 tyres 225/55/16 v pirelli (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 111,235 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 tyres 225/55/16 v pirelli (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 108,820 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 108,820 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 98,010 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 98,010 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 89,375 miles

Nearside rear tyre 2mm tread depth.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,753 miles

Nearside rear tyre 2-3mm tread depth.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 78,028 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 72,912 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 65,640 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 55,342 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 43,599 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 34,536 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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RV51 CVH is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CVH, 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 RV51 CVH registered?

RV51 CVH is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is RV51 CVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 CVH shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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