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LC51 FHO

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,901 mi
Last recorded6,901 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 FHO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 6,901 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 5,921 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 5,035 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 4,998 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Boot grip does not operate (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 4,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Boot grip does not operate (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 4,958 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 4,958 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 4,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 4,853 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 4,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 4,738 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 4,602 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 4,490 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 4,377 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 4,161 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 4,160 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 4,053 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 4,053 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 3,831 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 3,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2010 2,775 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 2,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 2,001 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 1,931 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 1,868 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 1,609 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 1,561 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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LC51 FHO is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FHO, 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 FHO registered?

LC51 FHO is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is LC51 FHO safe to buy?

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