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LR51 OGG

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,638 mi
Last recorded125,638 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 OGG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 125,638 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 125,638 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 120,352 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 118,987 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both side (4.4.3 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (b))

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2020 118,563 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 116,740 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 111,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 109,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake is dragging slightly

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak Under tray fitted obscuring some components. ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 109,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake is dragging slightly

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak Under tray fitted obscuring some components. ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 107,657 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front nearside & offside outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 107,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low manual adjusters do not respond (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 110kgf no lock out (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 100kgf no lock out (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted,& oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 105,017 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 101,920 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 101,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 95,416 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak.

nearside & offside doors mirror slightly illuminated.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 86,908 miles

All four brake discs slightly worn.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside & offside door mirrors slightly delaminated.

slight oil leak.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 79,271 miles

N/S & O/S Door mirrors slightly delaminated,All four brake discs slightly worn.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 70,357 miles

drivers door mirror and n/side mirror showing of deterioration

Pass 7 Oct 2008 61,418 miles

O/S door mirror glass showing signs of deterioration.

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 53,857 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 53,847 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 45,922 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 39,766 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 OGG is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OGG, 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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LR51 OGG is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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