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WJ51 CVB

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,537 mi
Last recorded153,537 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 CVB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 153,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 153,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 149,033 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 140,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 133,345 miles

Front Coil spring corroded slight corrosion on both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wiper blades starting to smear

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

fuel cap seal starting to perish and crack

Pass 1 Feb 2019 129,931 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 129,931 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 125,124 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 117,517 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 117,517 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 106,924 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 106,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 102,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 94,731 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 87,610 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 80,105 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 80,105 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 75,338 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 71,221 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 66,143 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 61,053 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 51,849 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges advise

rear brake pads appear low advise

Pass 10 Jan 2006 40,975 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 40,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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WJ51 CVB is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ51 CVB, 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 WJ51 CVB registered?

WJ51 CVB is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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