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LG51 MWC

2001 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,106 mi
Last recorded187,106 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 MWC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 187,106 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

OSF tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated both airbags (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 18 Oct 2017 186,775 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated both airbags (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Valve stem slightly damaged OSF & OSR (4.1.D.1e)

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 18 Oct 2016 176,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexible joint badly deterioated (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front number plate is deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2016 175,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexible joint badly deterioated (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front number plate is deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2015 165,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexible pipes (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 165,166 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexible pipes (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 151,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate is deterated

Fail 28 Oct 2014 151,494 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate is deterated

Pass 15 Oct 2013 138,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres cracking on tread

Fail 15 Oct 2013 138,025 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres cracking on tread

Pass 17 Oct 2012 124,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 112,523 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 98,796 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 98,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 89,901 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 76,256 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Feb 2007 65,121 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 55,251 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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LG51 MWC is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG51 MWC, 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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LG51 MWC is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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