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LM51 MRO

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,606 mi
Last recorded94,606 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 MRO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 94,606 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Mar 2011 94,606 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2010 85,361 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 82,237 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 82,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 70,228 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 59,293 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 59,293 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 47,414 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 47,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wear on edges

of side rear brake pads getting low

rear discs in poor condition

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 MRO is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MRO, 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

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What year was LM51 MRO registered?

LM51 MRO is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is LM51 MRO safe to buy?

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