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LY51 GWD

2001 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,585 mi
Last recorded152,585 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 GWD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 152,585 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 146,586 miles

Airbag light not visible

Front discs corroded

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2017 146,585 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Airbag light not visible

Engine light on

Front discs corroded

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2016 138,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 137,984 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 128,634 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 123,309 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 118,153 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 118,153 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 107,066 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 107,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 98,997 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 82,948 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 69,670 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 62,158 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 52,982 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 40,851 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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LY51 GWD is a 2001 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LY51 GWD, 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 LY51 GWD registered?

LY51 GWD is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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