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VU51 VPC

2001 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,521 mi
Last recorded158,521 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 VPC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 158,521 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Start of corrosion to osr sill area.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 150,472 miles

exhaust bracket to gearbox corroded.

off side rear tyre worn to 2-3mm.

Fail 27 Feb 2015 150,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust bracket to gearbox corroded.

off side rear tyre worn to 2-3mm.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 144,900 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 140,334 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 140,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 134,096 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 134,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 127,167 miles

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2010 119,345 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 119,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 110,489 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Feb 2008 101,414 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 101,414 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 92,390 miles

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

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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VU51 VPC is a 2001 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU51 VPC, 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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VU51 VPC is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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