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LS51 CDE

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,582 mi
Last recorded168,582 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 CDE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 168,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 160,832 miles

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

both rear brake hoses perished

Pass 19 Aug 2017 150,752 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 142,034 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Front SLIGHT PLAY INNER RACK

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt LOWER BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND CRACKING (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAK REAR OF ENGINE

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE & CRACKING (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 142,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Front SLIGHT PLAY INNER RACK

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt LOWER BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND CRACKING (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAK REAR OF ENGINE

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE & CRACKING (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 134,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Parallel front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 127,963 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust mount broken

front tyres wearing on edges

low effort on near side hand brake

off side rear lence cracked

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 119,930 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2013 119,930 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 112,315 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing thin and perrishing

Pass 25 Aug 2011 104,581 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 97,747 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 91,626 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 85,726 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 80,631 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 75,253 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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LS51 CDE is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LS51 CDE, 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 LS51 CDE registered?

LS51 CDE is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is LS51 CDE safe to buy?

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