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LM51 VWA

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,298 mi
Last recorded178,298 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 178,298 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner inner sill covered in underseal

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2026 178,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2025 172,070 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion in prescribed areas underbody including suspension

Fail 22 Jan 2025 172,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion in prescribed areas underbody including suspension

Pass 23 Jan 2024 165,302 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 157,062 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Brake pad warning light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sill covers fitted, unable to inspect fully.

Fail 17 Jan 2023 157,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both rear inner sills corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Brake pad warning light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sill covers fitted, unable to inspect fully.

Pass 14 Jan 2022 149,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Left one not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake requirement just met. It would appear that the parking braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 149,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Left one not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake requirement just met. It would appear that the parking braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 143,320 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2021 143,302 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not locking (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2020 143,023 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 143,023 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 143,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management warning staying on indicating a fault

Pass 13 Jun 2018 131,532 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 127,384 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 127,355 miles

Headlamp aim too low Headlamp aim too low n/s (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 123,055 miles

Both nearside wheels buckled.

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

Offside front tyre perished.

Rear exhaust shield broken.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 118,541 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 118,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 117,187 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outter sill slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2015 117,187 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outter sill slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 114,593 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 110,021 miles

Oil leak

centre stop lamp not working

o/s steering rack gaiter damp

Fail 17 Jul 2013 110,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

centre stop lamp not working

o/s steering rack gaiter damp

Pass 1 Aug 2012 103,576 miles

high level brake not working

Pass 4 Aug 2011 98,584 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2010 95,914 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 87,606 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 87,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 81,579 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 75,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 68,843 miles

nearside brake pad warnig wire broken †brake warning lamp stay on ,on dash board

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 VWA is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VWA, 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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LM51 VWA is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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