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LF51 XEK

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

139,655 mi
Last recorded139,655 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 XEK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 139,655 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

nearside handbrake performance lower than offside

nearside steering rack gaiter badly deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2022 136,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine oil leak

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 9 Aug 2022 136,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine oil leak

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Jul 2021 128,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 114,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2018 107,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 102,002 miles

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

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

offside headlamp beam intensity is slightly reduced

offside mirror glass deteriorated

offside rear tyre inner sidewall worn

Fail 19 Jun 2017 102,002 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside headlamp beam intensity is slightly reduced

offside mirror glass deteriorated

offside rear tyre inner sidewall worn

Pass 27 May 2016 100,995 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres have slight sidewall damage indicating they may have been runflat

Fail 26 May 2016 100,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres have slight sidewall damage indicating they may have been runflat

Pass 28 May 2015 98,332 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 95,244 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 90,983 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 86,805 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 May 2011 81,627 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 May 2011 81,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 May 2010 76,379 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

damage on nearside front wing and nearside front bumper

Fail 20 May 2010 76,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

damage on nearside front wing and nearside front bumper

Pass 13 May 2009 68,902 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2008 60,341 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 60,341 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

off side front tyre is wearing out from outer and inner edges.

Pass 18 May 2007 50,210 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 50,208 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 38,637 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 38,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LF51 XEK is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LF51 XEK, 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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LF51 XEK is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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