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LS51 UJN

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

140,701 mi
Last recorded140,701 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 140,701 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 135,582 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 131,041 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 124,506 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 119,119 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 116,787 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 116,592 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 115,540 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 114,022 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 110,271 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 104,424 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 99,790 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 99,596 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 98,075 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 97,403 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2010 97,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 93,374 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 87,186 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 87,140 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 78,745 miles

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

Offside Front 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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LS51 UJN is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UJN, 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 LS51 UJN?

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What year was LS51 UJN registered?

LS51 UJN is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is LS51 UJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 UJN shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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