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WA51 NTJ

2001 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

213,215 mi
Last recorded213,215 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 NTJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 213,215 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 213,008 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 194,841 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 194,479 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 173,165 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 173,163 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 148,491 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 148,173 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 122,575 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 122,554 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 98,039 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 98,037 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 84,633 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 84,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WA51 NTJ is a 2001 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WA51 NTJ, 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 WA51 NTJ registered?

WA51 NTJ is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is WA51 NTJ safe to buy?

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