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2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO51 NBA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023

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))

Pass 21 Jan 2022

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))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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))

parking brake reserve travel is poor

Pass 16 Jul 2019 69,495 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 69,495 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018

offside and nearside front anti roll bar drop link rubbers deteriorated

parking brake only just meets minimum requirement

Fail 14 May 2018

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

offside and nearside front anti roll bar drop link rubbers deteriorated

parking brake only just meets minimum requirement

Pass 8 May 2017

oil around bottom of engine

Pass 4 May 2016

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm approx

rear hand brake just passed brake test 17% advise check poss adjust

Fail 4 May 2016

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm approx

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

rear hand brake just passed brake test 17% advise check poss adjust

Pass 24 Apr 2015

both front antiroll bar drop link dust covers deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2014 139,773 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front tyre has cut on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre just on wear bars

Pass 23 Apr 2014 39,773 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre has cut on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre just on wear bars

Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,414 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has deep cut on sidewall

Fail 9 Aug 2011 35,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 35,172 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 32,396 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 30,118 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,229 miles

front brake pads worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre wearing edges

Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,687 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 21,417 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 18,325 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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LO51 NBA is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LO51 NBA, 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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LO51 NBA is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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