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LL51 EVR

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,145 mi
Last recorded155,145 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 EVR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 155,145 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 155,145 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and o/s/f (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 145,376 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 139,069 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 133,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 133,455 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 127,115 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

tyre pressure sensor light is on

Pass 12 Feb 2016 121,382 miles

Nearside Front 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 Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers wearing

play in steering rack

Fail 10 Feb 2016 121,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers wearing

play in steering rack

Fail 10 Feb 2015 114,383 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 114,383 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 107,828 miles

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

slight up and down movement in nsf shock absorber

Fail 8 Feb 2014 107,802 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

slight up and down movement in nsf shock absorber

Pass 29 Jan 2013 100,324 miles

osf wing mirror water damaged

plastic covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2012 89,466 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 86,504 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear diff has slight oil eak

Pass 8 Dec 2009 78,433 miles

N/s/r lamp damaged but not showing white light.

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

Slight oil leak from rear differential.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 70,051 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 60,589 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 51,221 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 51,221 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 42,420 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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LL51 EVR is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LL51 EVR, 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 LL51 EVR?

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What year was LL51 EVR registered?

LL51 EVR is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is LL51 EVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL51 EVR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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