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RV51 PKK

2001 BMW 525

Silver Lpg 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,072 mi
Last recorded136,072 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 PKK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 136,072 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 136,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 128,975 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 128,975 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 118,365 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 118,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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

nearside mirror discoloured

nearside mirror discoloured

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2015 118,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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

nearside mirror discoloured

Pass 3 Sep 2014 100,802 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 83,245 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 82,411 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 77,378 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 69,969 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 69,969 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,397 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 55,220 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 55,090 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 50,550 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 42,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 33,578 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 30,746 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 PKK is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PKK, 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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RV51 PKK is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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