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LX51 UNN

2001 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

134,584 mi
Last recorded134,584 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 UNN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 134,584 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 134,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 134,251 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 131,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 124,020 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 119,521 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage seepage from hose bordering on being excessive (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged slight cracking on hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner joint worn ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged slight cracking on hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer slight damage on outer sill

Pass 16 Apr 2019 116,987 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 115,593 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 114,046 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BETWEEN INNER SILL AND FUEL TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 111,746 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 108,899 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 106,676 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 104,790 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 101,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 101,974 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 May 2011 97,761 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 89,187 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 77,385 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 64,506 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 53,824 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 42,434 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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LX51 UNN 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 95.2%.

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 LX51 UNN, 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 LX51 UNN registered?

LX51 UNN is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LX51 UNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX51 UNN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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