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LC51 XVO

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

181,511 mi
Last recorded181,511 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 181,511 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2017 181,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 175,337 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 168,470 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 161,669 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 26 Jun 2013 156,055 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 155,875 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 150,190 miles

air bag warning light on

Fail 27 Jun 2012 150,095 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

air bag warning light on

Pass 30 Jun 2011 143,936 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 143,936 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2010 138,303 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 134,150 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 126,921 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 126,921 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 114,450 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 114,450 miles

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

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 XVO is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XVO, 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 XVO registered?

LC51 XVO is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is LC51 XVO safe to buy?

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