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WR51 CXF

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

152,946 mi
Last recorded152,946 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 CXF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 152,946 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 152,940 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 148,489 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and offside rear tyres have minor sidewall damage,traction contol light is on.

Fail 21 Jul 2012 148,489 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and offside rear tyres have minor sidewall damage,traction contol light is on.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 143,155 miles

N/S/F tyre worn inner edge

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

O/S/F tyre worn inner edges and cracking badly also worn outer side wall

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 143,142 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

N/S/F tyre worn inner edge

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

O/S/F tyre worn inner edges and cracking badly also worn outer side wall

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

Pass 5 May 2010 138,387 miles

Both rear tyres worn on their inner & outer edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S/F & O/S/R has small cracks on inner side walls

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 May 2010 138,387 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn on their inner & outer edges

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

O/S/F & O/S/R has small cracks on inner side walls

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 133,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads starting to wear low

offside front tyre deteriorating on outer sidewall

rear pads wearing low

washer valve leaking making front washers weak

Fail 18 Apr 2009 133,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front pads starting to wear low

offside front tyre deteriorating on outer sidewall

rear pads wearing low

washer valve leaking making front washers weak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 129,392 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 129,392 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 94,672 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 94,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 66,445 miles

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

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 CXF is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CXF, 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 CXF registered?

WR51 CXF is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is WR51 CXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR51 CXF shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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