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LT51 HCK

2001 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,052 mi
Last recorded164,052 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 HCK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 164,052 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 156,904 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 156,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 153,292 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 145,970 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 141,736 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 134,544 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2012 134,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2011 127,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 115,673 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 107,201 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 107,201 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 95,480 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 84,992 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 72,370 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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LT51 HCK is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LT51 HCK, 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 LT51 HCK registered?

LT51 HCK is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LT51 HCK safe to buy?

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