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LM51 GZW

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,824 mi
Last recorded63,824 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 GZW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 63,824 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 60,800 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 60,179 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 59,749 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 59,455 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 59,192 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 58,053 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 58,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 57,414 miles

all tyres cracking on inner and outter side walls but not showing cords

Pass 1 Apr 2015 56,160 miles

both front and rear tyres cracking on inner and outter side walls

Fail 31 Mar 2015 56,160 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on the inner side wall.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 55,388 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 53,931 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 52,893 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 50,791 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 46,963 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 46,963 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 41,641 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 41,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 38,787 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 29,499 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 24,180 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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LM51 GZW is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LM51 GZW, 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 LM51 GZW?

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What year was LM51 GZW registered?

LM51 GZW is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is LM51 GZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 GZW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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