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LC51 FKB

2001 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,393 mi
Last recorded92,393 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 FKB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 92,393 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 82,157 miles

1 ancillary drive belt shows splits at the grooves.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning lamp illuminated.

off and near side front headlamp aim is just within tolerance.

off and near side rear tyres are perished/cracked.

rear registration plate shows backing lift.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Fail 16 Mar 2009 82,157 miles

1 ancillary drive belt shows splits at the grooves.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning lamp illuminated.

off and near side front headlamp aim is just within tolerance.

off and near side rear tyres are perished/cracked.

rear registration plate shows backing lift.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 68,423 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 56,667 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 56,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 46,631 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 FKB is a 2001 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LC51 FKB, 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 FKB registered?

LC51 FKB is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LC51 FKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 FKB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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