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LD51 VUV

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

165,414 mi
Last recorded165,414 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 VUV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 165,414 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2016 165,375 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2015 160,078 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 160,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 150,336 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 150,336 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 140,438 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2013 140,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 131,703 miles

Nearside rear tyre close to canvass on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2012 131,703 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear tyre close to canvass on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2011 118,845 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 109,245 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 109,245 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 94,720 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 82,995 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 82,995 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 68,372 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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LD51 VUV is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 LD51 VUV, 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 LD51 VUV registered?

LD51 VUV is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is LD51 VUV safe to buy?

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