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LR51 GXB

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,219 mi
Last recorded135,219 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 GXB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 135,219 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 135,217 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 120,817 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 109,439 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 13 Oct 2009 93,014 miles

BOTH DIP BEAM AIMS ARE OK BUT AJUSTERS MAY BE BROKEN IN THE HEADLIGHTS

Fail 12 Oct 2009 93,009 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

BOTH DIP BEAM AIMS ARE OK BUT AJUSTERS MAY BE BROKEN IN THE HEADLIGHTS

EMT TELL LAMP IS ON

ENGINE SOUNDS TO HAVE A AIR LEAK

Pass 13 Oct 2008 82,496 miles

NS PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOWER THAN OS

OSF TYRE TREAD IS LOW

Fail 13 Oct 2008 82,496 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

NS PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOWER THAN OS

OSF TYRE TREAD IS LOW

Pass 12 Oct 2007 73,003 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 64,492 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS LOW.

ENGINE V PULLEY BELT CRACKED.

Fail 13 Oct 2006 64,492 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS LOW.

ENGINE V PULLEY BELT CRACKED.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GXB is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 LR51 GXB, 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

How do I check the history of LR51 GXB?

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What year was LR51 GXB registered?

LR51 GXB is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is LR51 GXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 GXB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR51 GXB have outstanding finance?

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