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RV51 ZHC

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,954 mi
Last recorded110,954 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 110,954 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 110,895 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 97,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 82,584 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 77,887 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 72,904 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 65,749 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 65,602 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 58,760 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 49,514 miles

Front & rear brake discs corroded.

Front brake pads worn low.

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 ZHC is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZHC, 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 ZHC registered?

RV51 ZHC is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is RV51 ZHC safe to buy?

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