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RV51 PPU

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,152 mi
Last recorded125,152 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 PPU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 125,152 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre has a cut in it.

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it.

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre has a cut in sidewall.

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it.

Fail 22 Jun 2017

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it.

Nearside Front Outer tyre has a cut in it.

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre has a cut in sidewall.

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 120,471 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

heat shield lose

Pass 15 Jan 2015 115,410 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 111,742 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 148,768 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 146,398 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 142,295 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 142,292 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

SMALL CHIP IN B ZONE OF FRONT WINDSCREEN

Pass 12 Dec 2009 130,998 miles

cut in near side front tyre tread

Fail 10 Dec 2009 130,995 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut in near side front tyre tread

Pass 5 Dec 2008 121,588 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 121,588 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 114,837 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 114,837 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)

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

advise tracking needs checking!

Pass 3 Oct 2006 99,367 miles

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

low readings from nearside rear parking brakes!

Pass 6 Oct 2005 86,449 miles

both front tyre's wearing on inner edge's of tread!

noise from nearside rear parking brake!

two nails in offside rear tyre!

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 PPU is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PPU, 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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What year was RV51 PPU registered?

RV51 PPU is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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