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LX51 XGZ

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,065 mi
Last recorded120,065 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 XGZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 120,065 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 114,462 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 109,593 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 106,980 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 106,979 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 104,060 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 101,116 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 101,115 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 97,888 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 97,887 miles

Brake performance not tested re rear brake pipe 0/s (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2018 94,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 87,929 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 83,185 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component n/s rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 83,185 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component n/s rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 79,544 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 76,193 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2013 72,147 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine sump has oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 72,147 miles

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

engine sump has oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2012 68,304 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 65,220 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 59,855 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 56,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 56,300 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 51,912 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 45,895 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 40,858 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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LX51 XGZ is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XGZ, 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 XGZ registered?

LX51 XGZ is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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