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WR51 OMZ

2001 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

140,886 mi
Last recorded140,886 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 OMZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 140,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine management light on

unable to fully inspect metal brake pipes above fuel tank

Fail 20 Nov 2013 140,883 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on

unable to inspect metal brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 23 Nov 2012 136,905 miles

Front brake discs look worn.

Front brake pads look very low.

Slight play in n/s rear suspension, top rearmost arm, outer joint.

Squeak from n/s rear suspension.

Fail 21 Nov 2012 136,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs look worn.

Front brake pads look very low.

Slight play in n/s rear suspension, top rearmost arm, outer joint.

Squeak from n/s rear suspension.

Suspect coolant leak fromt engine.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 131,463 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front pads look low & there is some wear on discs.

Gaiter is split on n/s front anti roll bar link.

O/s front tyre is very close to the limit, is wearing on the inner edge & may expose the cords before it reaches the limit.

O/s rear tyre is very close to the limit, is wearing on the inner edge & may expose the cords before it reaches the limit.

Rear pads look low & n/s disc looks worn.

Fail 17 Nov 2011 131,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front pads look low & there is some wear on discs.

Gaiter is split on n/s front anti roll bar link.

O/s front tyre is very close to the limit, is wearing on the inner edge & may expose the cords before it reaches the limit.

O/s rear tyre is very close to the limit, is wearing on the inner edge & may expose the cords before it reaches the limit.

Rear pads look low & n/s disc looks worn.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 125,605 miles

Brake pads are getting low.

N/s front anti roll bar link has slight play & a split gaiter.

O/s handbrake is not as good as n/s.

Rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

Slight play in n/s rear upper outer ball joint.

Fail 17 Nov 2010 125,605 miles

Brake pads are getting low.

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

N/s front anti roll bar link has slight play & a split gaiter.

O/s handbrake is not as good as n/s.

Rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

Slight play in n/s rear upper outer ball joint.

Fail 16 Nov 2009 116,200 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/s rear tyre is only just above the limit.

Rear indicators are starting to lose amber colouration.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 116,200 miles

O/s rear tyre is only just above the limit.

Rear indicators are starting to lose amber colouration.

Fail 18 Nov 2008 108,000 miles

Air bag light on.

Brake pad light on.

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 108,000 miles

Air bag light on.

Brake pad light on.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 100,729 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 100,729 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 85,969 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 85,969 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/s front tyre close to the limit.

Some wear on n/s rear brake disc.

Pass 18 Nov 2005

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 OMZ is a 2001 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 OMZ, 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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WR51 OMZ is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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