MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,537 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges advise
rear brake pads appear low advise
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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