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LC51 FCU

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,749 mi
Last recorded94,749 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 FCU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 94,749 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 94,749 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 94,498 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 92,848 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 91,874 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 91,666 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 91,661 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 88,629 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 86,336 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 80,995 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 77,883 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 73,529 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 73,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 69,469 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 67,756 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 67,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 65,603 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 61,244 miles

The parking brake onyour vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency . It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair .

Fail 23 Oct 2012 61,244 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 58,863 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 55,027 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2009 49,046 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 42,827 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 37,933 miles

damage n/s/f wing

front brake pads 1/2 worn?

o/s/f tyre outer side wall cut/scuffed

rear bumper scuffed

Pass 4 Oct 2006 31,407 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 31,407 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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LC51 FCU is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LC51 FCU, 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 LC51 FCU registered?

LC51 FCU is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is LC51 FCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 FCU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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