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RV51 DCF

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,992 mi
Last recorded129,992 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 129,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2020 126,269 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 126,269 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 122,336 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet hard to open needs maintenace

Pass 3 Nov 2018 122,266 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 122,266 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 120,144 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 116,835 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 113,988 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 113,988 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 110,594 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 110,594 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 105,866 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 97,867 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 89,093 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 51,107 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 18 Oct 2010 81,107 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive 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)

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Oct 2009 72,841 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 62,921 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 53,767 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 43,936 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 DCF 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 76.2%.

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 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 DCF, 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 DCF registered?

RV51 DCF is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is RV51 DCF safe to buy?

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