2001 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · LC51 WJG
2001 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 19 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 157,856 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,856 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC51 WJG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/08/2026
- 157,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC51 WJG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 525 (LC51 WJG) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
LC51 WJG Mileage History
- 30/08/2023149,713 mi
- 21/08/2024153,601 mi+3,888 mi
- 28/08/2025156,443 mi+2,842 mi
- 01/09/2025156,447 mi+4 mi
- 10/08/2026157,856 mi+1,409 mi
Average of roughly 2,764 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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