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LR51 GWF

2001 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

171,504 mi
Last recorded171,504 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 GWF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 171,504 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 167,553 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 165,667 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 162,450 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 158,843 miles

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

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

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2018 158,843 miles

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

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

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

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

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2017 154,993 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 120,726 miles

oil leak.

play in o/s tie bar.

Fail 9 Jan 2016 120,726 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f indicator stays on when the sidelights are on.

oil leak.

play in o/s tie bar.

Fail 19 Dec 2015 119,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak.

play in o/s tie bar.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 94,071 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2014 90,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Feb 2014 90,472 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Feb 2013 85,725 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 80,903 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 76,609 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 68,588 miles

both front inner pads getting low

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 1 Sep 2008 61,261 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 59,418 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 59,069 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 30 Aug 2006 57,195 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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LR51 GWF is a 2001 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LR51 GWF, 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 LR51 GWF registered?

LR51 GWF is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is LR51 GWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 GWF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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