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LJ51 BWL

2001 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,703 mi
Last recorded100,703 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 BWL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 100,703 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 96,780 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2013 92,045 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 77,000 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 77,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 74,862 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 105,440 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 96,010 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 95,398 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 87,057 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 6 Nov 2008 87,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2007 75,931 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 63,469 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 50,512 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 BWL is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BWL, 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 LJ51 BWL registered?

LJ51 BWL is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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