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RV51 DFY

2001 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,231 mi
Last recorded123,231 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 123,231 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 123,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 117,112 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 117,108 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 109,867 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 102,894 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 102,894 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 95,118 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 88,125 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 81,254 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 73,243 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 DFY is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DFY, 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 DFY?

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What year was RV51 DFY registered?

RV51 DFY is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is RV51 DFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 DFY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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