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LJ51 ARZ

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,275 mi
Last recorded115,275 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 ARZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 115,275 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 108,309 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 100,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 100,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 94,661 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2015 85,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 85,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 77,261 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 77,252 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 71,297 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 67,752 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 63,747 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 60,249 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 57,043 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 51,441 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 51,436 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 43,785 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 37,180 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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LJ51 ARZ is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LJ51 ARZ, 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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LJ51 ARZ is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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