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SA51 ZNL

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,127 mi
Last recorded135,127 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 ZNL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 135,127 miles

n/s/f and rear sill corroded

o/s/f and rear sills corroded

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2017 135,125 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f and rear sill corroded

o/s/f and rear sills corroded

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2016 130,373 miles

Corrosion setting into both rear inner sills.

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight sweat at steering fluid resevoir fittings.(oe) clips.

Fail 9 Dec 2016 130,373 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Both "D" mounts. (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low Both front. Inner reflector plates appear dettatched. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Upper front Arm. (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion setting into both rear inner sills.

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight sweat at steering fluid resevoir fittings.(oe) clips.

Pass 3 Dec 2015 123,975 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 123,975 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake warn light on (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 119,880 miles

o/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion

rear discs pitted slightly

slight corrosion on fuel lines

slight play n/s/f ball joint and inner anti roll bar bush

slight play n/s/f top strut mounting

Fail 27 Nov 2014 119,880 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion

rear discs pitted slightly

slight corrosion on fuel lines

slight play n/s/f ball joint and inner anti roll bar bush

slight play n/s/f top strut mounting

Pass 28 Nov 2013 115,536 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 107,328 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 100,005 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 94,719 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 94,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 86,367 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 86,366 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 77,355 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 66,064 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 53,354 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 53,353 miles

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

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

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 ZNL is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SA51 ZNL, 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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SA51 ZNL is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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