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RV51 CYJ

2001 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,675 mi
Last recorded107,675 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 107,675 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 100,942 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 92,108 miles

surface corrosion on brake disc / slight play o/s/r link arm / exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2006 81,998 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 81,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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 CYJ is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 CYJ, 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

How do I check the history of RV51 CYJ?

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What year was RV51 CYJ registered?

RV51 CYJ is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is RV51 CYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 CYJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV51 CYJ have outstanding finance?

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