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LX51 XHW

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad wear light on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2019

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad wear light on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017
Fail 29 Nov 2017

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016

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

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015

mil light on . nail o/s/f tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2015

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

mil light on . nail o/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2014

small cut o/s/f tyre inner side wall

Fail 30 Jul 2014

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small cut o/s/f tyre inner side wall

Fail 29 May 2014

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

engine light is on

nearside front tyre inner sidewall is split

Pass 4 Oct 2012

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2011
Fail 26 Aug 2011

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2010

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside hand brake slightly low of effort

wind screen has many small chips all over

Fail 5 Mar 2010

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

engine management light on

wind screen has many small chips all over

Pass 3 Sep 2008 184,505 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 154,251 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 104,870 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 XHW is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LX51 XHW, 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 LX51 XHW registered?

LX51 XHW is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is LX51 XHW safe to buy?

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