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LN51 FCY

2001 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

125,580 mi
Last recorded125,580 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 FCY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 125,580 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 117,140 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 111,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 105,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 96,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears down to markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 84,382 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 84,372 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 73,317 miles

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

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

front disc worn

oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2016 73,317 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front disc worn

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2015 62,869 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 62,869 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 54,036 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2014 54,036 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2013 48,200 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 48,200 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2012 43,892 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tracking

Pass 10 Aug 2012 43,892 miles

Tracking

Pass 25 Aug 2011 40,724 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)

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

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

rear brake disc

tracking

Fail 25 Aug 2011 40,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear brake disc

tracking

Pass 18 Oct 2010 37,800 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 34,638 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,638 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,610 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 33,610 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 28,576 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 25,140 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 25,140 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2005 20,961 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 20,961 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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LN51 FCY is a 2001 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LN51 FCY, 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 LN51 FCY registered?

LN51 FCY is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is LN51 FCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 FCY shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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