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WR51 CWK

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

167,189 mi
Last recorded167,189 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 CWK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 167,189 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 167,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output moisture in light (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 147,777 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 147,777 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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 2 Sep 2021 128,901 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 128,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 114,251 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 95,313 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 90,638 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 90,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 85,063 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 79,688 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 76,034 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 76,033 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 72,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 68,082 miles

o/s washers not working.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 64,242 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 59,483 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,510 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,305 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 43,451 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 37,567 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 31,511 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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WR51 CWK is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WR51 CWK, 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 WR51 CWK registered?

WR51 CWK is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is WR51 CWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR51 CWK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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