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SL51 GNZ

2001 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,828 mi
Last recorded172,828 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 GNZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 172,828 miles

slight play o/s/r suspension joint found at wheel

Fail 9 May 2015 172,827 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play o/s/r suspension joint found at wheel

Pass 12 May 2014 157,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 157,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 144,600 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 135,788 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 127,344 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 117,219 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 104,796 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 91,294 miles

cut on outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2008 91,289 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

cut on outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2007 81,026 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 75,648 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on outside edge

Fail 23 Mar 2006 75,648 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres wearing slightly on outside edge

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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SL51 GNZ is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL51 GNZ, 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 SL51 GNZ registered?

SL51 GNZ is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SL51 GNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL51 GNZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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