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SA51 MAH

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,615 mi
Last recorded118,615 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 MAH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 118,615 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 117,736 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 117,459 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 116,710 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 114,558 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 109,725 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 104,783 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 104,783 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 99,053 miles

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

airbag light on.

Fail 4 Dec 2010 99,053 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

airbag light on.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 92,710 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 90,785 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 90,772 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 87,979 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)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 80,852 miles

light leveling sensor at front is detached

osr hand brake lower performance than ns

Pass 23 Feb 2006 73,526 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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SA51 MAH is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA51 MAH, 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 SA51 MAH registered?

SA51 MAH is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is SA51 MAH safe to buy?

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