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LT51 XFM

2001 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,016 mi
Last recorded188,016 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 188,016 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under tray and sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2011 187,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 146,695 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2009 110,810 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 110,810 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 97,524 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 97,524 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 80,291 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front pads appear low †

Pass 27 Feb 2006 62,353 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 62,353 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 XFM is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XFM, 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 LT51 XFM registered?

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

Is LT51 XFM safe to buy?

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