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WG51 HRD

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

75,051 mi
Last recorded75,051 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 HRD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 75,051 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 73,574 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 73,573 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm outer bush (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 73,122 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 72,253 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 70,819 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 68,610 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 65,888 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 61,461 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 57,692 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 53,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge stepped tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 50,997 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 50,997 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 46,754 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 43,821 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 43,821 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 40,856 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 38,601 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 35,231 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 13 Nov 2009 32,740 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 28,707 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 23,938 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 20,220 miles

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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WG51 HRD is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WG51 HRD, 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 WG51 HRD registered?

WG51 HRD is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is WG51 HRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG51 HRD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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