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VU51 VRX

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,261 mi
Last recorded134,261 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 VRX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 134,261 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 134,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 129,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 126,538 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 122,700 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

high level brake light inopp

Fail 29 Feb 2012 122,699 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

high level brake light inopp

Pass 19 Mar 2011 120,286 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wall in poor condition

Fail 12 Mar 2011 120,286 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wall in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2010 117,339 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 115,035 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 115,035 miles

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

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

both rear discs and rear brake pads are worn

Pass 30 Sep 2008 107,191 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 107,159 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 100,596 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Sep 2006 92,571 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 92,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 VRX is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VU51 VRX, 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 VU51 VRX registered?

VU51 VRX is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is VU51 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU51 VRX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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