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LT51 NGU

2001 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

210,882 mi
Last recorded210,882 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 NGU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 210,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 210,882 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 199,890 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 199,890 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 188,061 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 187,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear differential (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 177,217 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 177,022 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 163,746 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 163,746 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 156,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 147,306 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 137,028 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 124,870 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 113,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 113,611 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 102,341 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 92,299 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 78,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 67,831 miles

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2006 59,252 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 50,397 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight water damage to front no plate

Fail 12 Oct 2005 50,253 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight water damage to front no plate

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 NGU is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LT51 NGU, 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 NGU registered?

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

Is LT51 NGU safe to buy?

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