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B19 RDP

2001 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

173,295 mi
Last recorded173,295 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 RDP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 173,295 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 173,091 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 149,767 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2012 149,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s wiper torn

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

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

smell of diesel but no apparent leak

Pass 21 May 2011 130,197 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 122,280 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre tread worn to legal minimum,strongly advise replacement soon.

offside front seat-belt slow to retract.

Fail 21 May 2010 122,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust mount bracket vibrating.

nearside rear tyre tread worn to legal minimum,strongly advise replacement soon.

offside front seat-belt slow to retract.

Pass 2 Apr 2009 105,324 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

advise condition of offside mirror glass.

Fail 2 Apr 2009 105,323 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

advise condition of offside mirror glass.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 101,643 miles

OSF SEAT BELT SLOW TO TENSION.

screen damage in limits

Fail 18 Apr 2007 96,944 miles

DRIVERS SEAT BELT SLOW TO TENSION.

NSR TYRE TREAD LOW ON INNER EDGE.

OSF TYRE TREAD WORN ON OUTER EDGE

SCREEN DAMAGE IN LIMIT.

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 96,944 miles

DRIVERS SEAT BELT SLOW TO TENSION.

NSR TYRE TREAD LOW ON INNER EDGE.

OSF TYRE TREAD WORN ON OUTER EDGE

SCREEN DAMAGE IN LIMIT.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 91,018 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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B19 RDP is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 B19 RDP, 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 B19 RDP registered?

B19 RDP is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is B19 RDP safe to buy?

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