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AR51 CKY

2001 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

246,801 mi
Last recorded246,801 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 CKY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 246,801 miles

Central Outer both sills bubbling with corrosion but not weak

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 239,037 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 239,010 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 231,385 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 219,186 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 209,253 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 209,253 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 19 Jun 2013 200,192 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 180,335 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 177,325 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 177,325 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 160,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise prop shaft coupling starting to split

advise slight free play to o/s of steering rack

Pass 28 May 2009 143,781 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 129,384 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 129,390 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 129,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 119,301 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 119,301 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 115,791 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 115,791 miles

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

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

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

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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AR51 CKY is a 2001 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AR51 CKY, 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 AR51 CKY registered?

AR51 CKY is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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