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LX51 YNU

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,105 mi
Last recorded140,105 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 140,105 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 131,548 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 126,402 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 120,097 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 106,052 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 94,979 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 94,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bulb insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure bulb insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 90,678 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 75,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 75,620 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 71,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 67,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 67,216 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 60,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 60,959 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 54,464 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 46,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 41,177 miles

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

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

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

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2006 34,490 miles

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW,19%,LIMIT 16%

Pass 8 Nov 2005 27,607 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 YNU is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YNU, 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 YNU registered?

LX51 YNU is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is LX51 YNU safe to buy?

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