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LB51 OSA

2001 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

194,222 mi
Last recorded194,222 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 OSA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 194,222 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 194,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure drop link (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 185,771 miles

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

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

prtrol pipes rusty

Fail 2 Mar 2015 185,771 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

prtrol pipes rusty

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Sep 2013 174,885 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 174,885 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 184,097 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 152,406 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 136,129 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 136,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 128,855 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 122,689 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 114,716 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 114,716 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated - no fault found

Fail 22 Nov 2005 3,053 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 93,053 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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LB51 OSA is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LB51 OSA, 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 OSA registered?

LB51 OSA is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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