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LS51 WXT

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,003 mi
Last recorded121,003 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 WXT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 121,003 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 120,989 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

baby seat fitted to the n/s rewar seat belt

both front tyres have cuts in the outer sidewalls

n/s rear tyre has cuts in thr outer sidewall

rear exhust heat cover is hanging down

Pass 9 Oct 2013 118,912 miles

Both front suspension arm bushes have slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 118,893 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Both front suspension arm bushes have slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 109,286 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 106,366 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear exhaust box shield insecure n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar link play

Pass 26 Sep 2011 106,366 miles

rear exhaust box shield insecure n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar link play

Pass 21 Sep 2010 98,215 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 98,215 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 84,278 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 84,278 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 80,671 miles

Rear tyres getting clsoe to limit (1.6mm)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 76,160 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 68,356 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 68,349 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 55,937 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 WXT is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WXT, 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 WXT registered?

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

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