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LC51 FHX

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,121 mi
Last recorded98,121 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 98,121 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection os sill

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection os sill

Fail 3 Aug 2021 98,121 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection os sill

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection os sill

Pass 16 Aug 2019 96,047 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 88,372 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 85,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 78,296 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 75,929 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 73,539 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 71,159 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 71,144 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 65,956 miles

Brake wearing sensor faulty.

Engine management light does not illuminate.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 12 Jun 2012 65,956 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake wearing sensor faulty.

Engine management light does not illuminate.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2011 50,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,041 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 46,041 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 42,895 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 42,895 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,295 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 31,215 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 28,635 miles

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

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

Offside 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 FHX 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 LC51 FHX, 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 LC51 FHX registered?

LC51 FHX is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is LC51 FHX safe to buy?

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