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LS51 YAH

2001 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,209 mi
Last recorded125,209 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 YAH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 125,209 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 113,534 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 113,534 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 109,151 miles

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

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

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

slight power steering leak

Fail 29 Nov 2014 109,095 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

slight power steering leak

Pass 4 Dec 2013 100,359 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 89,720 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 81,798 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 78,228 miles

Both front to rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Both front tyres wearing inner edges, Look low on tread but still legal due to tyre design

Both rear outer brake pads look low

Light scratches to windscreen

Slight play nearside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 6 Jan 2010 70,501 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 68,043 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 68,043 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 59,056 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 50,478 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 42,260 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 42,260 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f suspension weaker than n/s ??

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 YAH is a 2001 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YAH, 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 YAH registered?

LS51 YAH is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is LS51 YAH safe to buy?

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