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MK51 LSX

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,299 mi
Last recorded147,299 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 LSX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 147,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 140,065 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing inner nearside and offside (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 132,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 123,914 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 115,379 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 111,001 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 111,001 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 106,573 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 106,516 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2009 97,540 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 89,061 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 89,061 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 78,753 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 78,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

right rear tyre bald on inner edge advise change

Pass 27 Dec 2006 66,144 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 51,411 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 LSX is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LSX, 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 MK51 LSX registered?

MK51 LSX is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is MK51 LSX safe to buy?

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