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WF51 JWE

2001 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

204,052 mi
Last recorded204,052 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 JWE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 204,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 197,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 182,913 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all 4 corner bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 182,911 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all 4 corner bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 179,382 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 172,705 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 172,705 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 164,517 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 164,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm , inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement subframe bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement subframe bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm , inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 155,629 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 155,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 146,761 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 139,758 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 137,659 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 137,551 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 134,810 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 129,195 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 118,084 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

offside front seat belt starting to fray

offside rear tyre starting to peal on tread

plastic under trays fitted

rear discs look worn

rear number plate starting to fade

tamar tag and small stone chips to windscreen

unable to fully inspect brake discs backing plates fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2009 118,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

offside front seat belt starting to fray

offside rear tyre starting to peal on tread

plastic under trays fitted

rear discs look worn

rear number plate starting to fade

tamar tag and small stone chips to windscreen

unable to fully inspect brake discs backing plates fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2008 106,187 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

handbrake has no reserve travel

rear brakes binding

Pass 26 Sep 2007 91,339 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 74,482 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 60,261 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner 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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WF51 JWE is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WF51 JWE, 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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WF51 JWE is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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