MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,716 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both front headlight lenses deteriorated
front brake pads appear low and front brake discs worn
nearside and offside front wheel arch liners damaged and missing
rear brake discs worn
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
both front headlight lenses deteriorated
engine warning light on (missfire on engine?)
front brake pads appear low and front brake discs worn
nearside and offside front wheel arch liners damaged and missing
rear brake discs worn
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
both front inner brake pads appear low
nearside and offside front brake discs worn
nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
nearside front wheel arch liner and front bumper under tray damaged/ missing
nearside rear antiroll bar link gaiters split
offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
both front inner brake pads appear low
nearside and offside front brake discs worn
nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
nearside front wheel arch liner and front bumper under tray damaged/ missing
nearside rear antiroll bar link gaiters split
offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
engine warning light on
nearside front wheel arch liner deteriorated signs of rubbing tyre
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
engine warning light on
nearside front wheel arch liner deteriorated signs of rubbing tyre
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front under tray damaged
offside front brake pads appear low
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front under tray damaged
offside front brake pads appear low
offside rear brake pads appear low
Hand brake needs inspection. Efficiency 16%
Offside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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LB51 BXU is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 LB51 BXU, 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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LB51 BXU is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 17 October 2001.
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