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LR51 YDH

2001 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,005 mi
Last recorded71,005 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 71,005 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 69,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 69,525 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 68,107 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 67,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp misty

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 67,147 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp misty

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 66,072 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 64,706 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 62,148 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 62,148 miles

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

Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 59,363 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 59,363 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 56,790 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

handbrake performance is a borderline pass

oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2016 56,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside and low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

handbrake performance is a borderline pass

oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2015 53,445 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 51,042 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 51,040 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 49,368 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 49,335 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 47,205 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 47,199 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 45,237 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 42,780 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 39,900 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 37,321 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2007 34,825 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 29,197 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 23,193 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)

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 YDH is a 2001 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YDH, 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 YDH registered?

LR51 YDH is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is LR51 YDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 YDH shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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