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C24 LAU

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

53,632 mi
Last recorded53,632 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC24 LAU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 53,632 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 50,322 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 47,586 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 37,075 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 33,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 28,990 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 27,451 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 May 2017 26,882 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 25,788 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 24,002 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 24,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 May 2014 22,784 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 22,784 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 21,025 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 18,863 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 17,239 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 13,608 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 12,823 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 12,050 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 11,702 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 10,254 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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C24 LAU 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 90.5%.

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 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 C24 LAU, 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 C24 LAU registered?

C24 LAU is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is C24 LAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C24 LAU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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