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X81 CGU

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,904 mi
Last recorded135,904 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX81 CGU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 135,904 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

parking brake low

Fail 4 Feb 2021 135,904 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

parking brake low

Pass 13 Dec 2019 120,290 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 120,277 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 119,242 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 115,805 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 110,861 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 110,861 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 110,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle missing (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

rearmost exhaust heat shield loose

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 24 Jul 2015 108,353 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 103,589 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 95,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

centre stop light inoperative

wipers smeary

Pass 11 Jul 2012 92,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 88,226 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs lipped

Pass 21 Jun 2010 83,605 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 77,513 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 67,942 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 67,937 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Jul 2007 59,163 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 49,087 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 41,401 miles

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

Offside Front 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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X81 CGU is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 X81 CGU, 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 X81 CGU registered?

X81 CGU is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X81 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X81 CGU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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