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WP51 DND

2001 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,763 mi
Last recorded125,763 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 DND
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 125,763 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 109,796 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 102,911 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 100,198 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 97,077 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 88,563 miles

hand brake low on performance just met m.o.t. testing requirements

o/s rear inner parking sensor inop

Fail 14 Jul 2010 88,563 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake low on performance just met m.o.t. testing requirements

o/s rear inner parking sensor inop

Pass 23 Jul 2009 77,270 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 66,992 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 57,733 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 51,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 51,060 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 42,916 miles

advise rear number plate starting to deterioate

small stone chip in windscreen

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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WP51 DND is a 2001 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WP51 DND, 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 WP51 DND registered?

WP51 DND is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is WP51 DND safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP51 DND shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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