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YN51 LCM

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,206 mi
Last recorded87,206 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 LCM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 87,206 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2014 87,205 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 82,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 77,235 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 77,223 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 71,095 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 65,380 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 65,358 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 61,297 miles

both front and n/s rear tyres show low tread depth

n/s reversing lamp lens broken

Pass 23 Sep 2008 56,231 miles

Please note there are scuffs marks to both side walls on front tyres

Pass 20 Sep 2007 50,050 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 45,604 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall has slight damage.

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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YN51 LCM is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YN51 LCM, 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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What year was YN51 LCM registered?

YN51 LCM is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is YN51 LCM safe to buy?

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