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LS51 TZP

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,325 mi
Last recorded104,325 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 104,325 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 101,191 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 95,770 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 91,116 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 85,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 85,788 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 84,294 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 83,288 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 81,674 miles

FRONT TYRE-WALLS CRACKED-UP & O/S REAR ON MARKER. Thanx.

Pass 6 Dec 2008 79,622 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 77,481 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 74,796 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 TZP is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TZP, 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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What year was LS51 TZP registered?

LS51 TZP is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is LS51 TZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 TZP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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