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LS51 UKF

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

112,410 mi
Last recorded112,410 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 112,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 112,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 109,531 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 105,332 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 103,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill body corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 99,126 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 95,337 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 93,131 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 90,418 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 86,920 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 86,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 82,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 78,779 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 73,263 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 67,642 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 61,721 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 55,614 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 50,140 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 43,166 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 UKF is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UKF, 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 UKF?

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What year was LS51 UKF registered?

LS51 UKF is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is LS51 UKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 UKF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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