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LC51 OHZ

2001 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,631 mi
Last recorded130,631 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 OHZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 130,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 124,310 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 124,300 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 118,694 miles

under trays

Pass 13 Nov 2017 112,611 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 112,611 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 106,772 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 105,267 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 100,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 95,102 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 89,985 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 89,985 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine management light

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 85,526 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 85,526 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 80,352 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 80,350 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 74,432 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 68,726 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 62,016 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 55,418 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 47,278 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 OHZ is a 2001 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OHZ, 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 OHZ registered?

LC51 OHZ is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is LC51 OHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 OHZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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