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LV51 EWB

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,461 mi
Last recorded65,461 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 EWB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 65,461 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 63,640 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 61,444 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 61,421 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 60,739 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 59,752 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 59,752 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 58,971 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 58,971 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 58,678 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 58,010 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 57,491 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 56,049 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 53,555 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 52,015 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 48,833 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 48,814 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres deteriorated, cracked and have damage to outer sidewalls

Pass 18 Jul 2011 45,910 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2010 42,690 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perishing/radial cracks

Pass 13 Feb 2010 42,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perishing/radial cracks

Pass 5 Dec 2008 40,524 miles

o/s/r indicator pale - just acceptable

plastic trims covering n/s/f & o/s/f floor pans

Pass 30 Nov 2007 38,995 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 36,587 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 33,002 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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LV51 EWB is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LV51 EWB, 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 LV51 EWB registered?

LV51 EWB is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 8 December 2001.

Is LV51 EWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 EWB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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