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172,664 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front + rear brake discs slight worn
front discs slightly worn
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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YC51 CZV is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 YC51 CZV, 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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What year was YC51 CZV registered?
YC51 CZV is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 29 November 2001.
Is YC51 CZV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC51 CZV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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