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LM51 VWG

2001 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

184,610 mi
Last recorded184,610 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 VWG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2019 184,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective sealing washer is the wrong size (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster won't adjust any higher (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb holder broken (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside/outside (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside - hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily cracking, but no ply or cords found at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

offside front main beam bulb fitted incorrectly

Pass 17 Apr 2018 181,481 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 178,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 175,403 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 175,403 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 93,570 miles

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

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

Offside Front noise at o/s/f brake caliper when brakes pedal pressed

rear diff leaking

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

slight play at n/s/r linkage arm

Pass 27 Feb 2015 168,677 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 168,677 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 162,296 miles

rear exhaust heat sheild slightly insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2013 156,723 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 151,290 miles

3 X child seats fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2012 151,290 miles

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

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

3 X child seats fitted

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 146,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 141,144 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 116,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 91,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 80,593 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 65,954 miles

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW 17%,LIMIT 16%

Pass 8 Aug 2005 53,832 miles

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW ONLY JUST ABOVE 16% LIMIT ADVISE REPAIR

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 VWG is a 2001 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LM51 VWG, 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 VWG is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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