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LX51 YOY

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,055 mi
Last recorded172,055 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 172,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 172,002 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 160,958 miles

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

Oil leak ()

handbrake efficiency close to limit

nearside & offside headlight lenses slight deterioation

slight deterioation in nearside & offside front tie bar bushes

Pass 15 Nov 2016 147,857 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 147,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working & offside (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 136,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside & offside rear tyres slight wear on inner edges

Fail 16 Nov 2015 136,304 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside & offside rear tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2014 124,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 123,969 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 112,382 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 98,195 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 93,617 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Nov 2010 82,417 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 73,458 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Nov 2008 65,171 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 54,989 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 49,436 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 41,033 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 YOY 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 77.8%.

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 YOY, 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 YOY registered?

LX51 YOY is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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