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LB51 NWF

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,742 mi
Last recorded117,742 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 NWF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 117,742 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread and under inflated

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack in tread and worn close to wear bars

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 117,422 miles

Engine oil leak

Front inner brake pads wearing low

Fuel pipes starting to corrode

Nearside rear tyre deflated

Pass 2 Oct 2018 116,690 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 116,689 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 115,029 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 115,029 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 111,466 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 107,104 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 103,132 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 103,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 96,424 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 87,616 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 87,616 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 78,865 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

power steering belt perished

Pass 19 Oct 2010 71,247 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 63,986 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 54,237 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 43,113 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 29,582 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 29,582 miles

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

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

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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LB51 NWF is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB51 NWF, 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 LB51 NWF registered?

LB51 NWF is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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