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LV51 YRF

2001 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

70,127 mi
Last recorded70,127 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 YRF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 70,127 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 69,465 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 68,680 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 67,252 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 65,555 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 63,679 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 63,677 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 61,924 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 59,620 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 57,643 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 57,643 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 54,955 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 52,295 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 49,503 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 64,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 44,009 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 41,261 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 36,615 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 32,313 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 29,035 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 24,938 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 YRF is a 2001 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YRF, 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

How do I check the history of LV51 YRF?

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What year was LV51 YRF registered?

LV51 YRF is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is LV51 YRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 YRF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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