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LJ51 BXA

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,796 mi
Last recorded64,796 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 BXA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 64,796 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 54,637 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight oil leak under engine

Pass 8 Sep 2014 54,303 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 51,749 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 51,674 miles

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

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

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 BXA is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BXA, 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

How do I check the history of LJ51 BXA?

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What year was LJ51 BXA registered?

LJ51 BXA is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is LJ51 BXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 BXA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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