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LL51 YAX

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

188,956 mi
Last recorded188,956 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 188,956 miles

Adv - slight corrosion on wheel arches.

Fail 18 Feb 2023 188,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Adv - slight corrosion on wheel arches.

Pass 21 Dec 2021 180,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Dec 2020 170,574 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 155,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 142,667 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 134,275 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 127,014 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 127,014 miles

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 123,310 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 120,970 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 120,970 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 117,310 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 117,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 111,153 miles

Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 111,153 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 105,698 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 105,698 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 996,289 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 90,226 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 79,121 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 68,760 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 56,849 miles

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

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

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 YAX is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YAX, 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 LL51 YAX registered?

LL51 YAX is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is LL51 YAX safe to buy?

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