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WF51 JWL

2001 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

198,391 mi
Last recorded198,391 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 JWL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 198,391 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on limit (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perishing and cracking on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 198,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on limit (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perishing and cracking on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 196,435 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated (0.1 (b))

n/s headlamp dim

Pass 16 Sep 2020 194,748 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 194,188 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 190,779 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 179,944 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 179,944 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 175,520 miles

ADVISE ALL 4 TYRES LOW

Pass 30 Sep 2015 165,425 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 158,074 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 147,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 133,832 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 133,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front wipers perishing on edges

slight handbrake travel

Pass 29 Sep 2011 123,086 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 123,086 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight handbrake travel

slight knock and play in steering

Fail 28 Sep 2010 113,413 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 113,413 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 99,995 miles

rear subframe rubber mountings starting to split

Pass 2 Oct 2008 85,634 miles

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

front number plate poor condition

slight play in rack found at wheels

Fail 2 Oct 2008 85,634 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

front number plate poor condition

slight play in rack found at wheels

Pass 3 Oct 2007 71,019 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 60,289 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 46,481 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 46,480 miles

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

Offside Front 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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WF51 JWL is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WF51 JWL, 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 WF51 JWL registered?

WF51 JWL is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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