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LY51 UVR

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

197,049 mi
Last recorded197,049 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 UVR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 197,049 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Jan 2023 192,435 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 187,624 miles

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))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 173,759 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer tread shoulders.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 173,756 miles

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))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 164,057 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 147,554 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 133,305 miles

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) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 119,236 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 116,846 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 113,240 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 108,796 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 105,027 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 101,016 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 95,406 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 89,335 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 81,871 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 71,940 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 62,103 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 62,075 miles

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?

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY51 UVR registered?

LY51 UVR is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is LY51 UVR safe to buy?

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