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SH51 EVW

2001 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

216,319 mi
Last recorded216,319 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 EVW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 216,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 211,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 206,650 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 201,767 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 195,014 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 113,087 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 112,475 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 108,864 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 105,983 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 101,763 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 93,029 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 93,029 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 92,155 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 88,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/OUTER TYRE WALL CHIPPED

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 88,923 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/OUTER TYRE WALL CHIPPED

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 85,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 85,031 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 80,217 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 80,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 71,736 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 60,432 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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SH51 EVW is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SH51 EVW, 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 SH51 EVW registered?

SH51 EVW is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is SH51 EVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH51 EVW shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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