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SG51 FWN

2001 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,000 mi
Last recorded154,000 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 FWN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 154,000 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 153,995 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 153,995 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 147,248 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 147,248 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 137,682 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 137,682 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 130,247 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 121,687 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 121,687 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 113,824 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 103,520 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 103,520 miles

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

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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SG51 FWN is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SG51 FWN, 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 SG51 FWN registered?

SG51 FWN is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is SG51 FWN safe to buy?

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