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RV51 CVP

2001 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,513 mi
Last recorded153,513 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 CVP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 153,513 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 153,513 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 152,228 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due toexcesie blu smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 148,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 142,169 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 142,053 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 132,584 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front two under tray screws loose

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 126,922 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 117,047 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 108,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 103,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 96,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 88,078 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 81,528 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 74,673 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 68,074 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 58,642 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 58,638 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 47,765 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 31,597 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 CVP is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV51 CVP, 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 RV51 CVP registered?

RV51 CVP is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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