MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,049 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Exhaust mounting bracket deteriorating
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer ball joint play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint slight play and inner rack play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer ball joint play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes near fuel tank slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear diff slightly leaking
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear (upper rear) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer ball joint play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint slight play and inner rack play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer ball joint play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes near fuel tank slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer tread shoulders.
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer tread shoulders.
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections by fuel tank of both front to rear steel pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipes on front section of exhaust deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both rear suspension arm ball joint gators deteriorated
brake pipes at side of fuel tank have been greased
front exhaust flexy sections minor blow
rear brake flexes small splits but not to lining
sf drop link gaitor split but prevents dirt ingress in normal position
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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LY51 UVR is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 UVR, 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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LY51 UVR is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 23 November 2001.
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