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MK51 LRY

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,112 mi
Last recorded176,112 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 LRY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 176,112 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 164,493 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 158,133 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 149,008 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 138,435 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 138,433 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 128,826 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 115,122 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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MK51 LRY is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MK51 LRY, 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

How do I check the history of MK51 LRY?

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What year was MK51 LRY registered?

MK51 LRY is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is MK51 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK51 LRY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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