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AV51 UAO

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,527 mi
Last recorded145,527 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 UAO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 145,527 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 142,914 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 142,914 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2011 131,495 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 119,806 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 119,806 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 107,831 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 97,143 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 85,438 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 72,577 miles

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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AV51 UAO is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV51 UAO, 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 AV51 UAO registered?

AV51 UAO is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is AV51 UAO safe to buy?

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