2001 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · LS51 CAX
2001 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2001. Recorded mileage 159,824 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/12/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10/12/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2494cc
LS51 CAX Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2015
- 159,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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LS51 CAX Mileage History
- 25/10/200590,519 mi
- 23/11/200699,610 mi+9,091 mi
- 03/12/2007106,896 mi+7,286 mi
- 04/12/2007106,896 mi
- 28/11/2008113,413 mi+6,517 mi
- 28/11/2008113,413 mi
- 22/12/2009120,957 mi+7,544 mi
- 11/01/2011126,364 mi+5,407 mi
- 14/01/2011126,402 mi+38 mi
- 01/02/2012133,302 mi+6,900 mi
- 02/02/2012133,302 mi
- 22/01/2013139,671 mi+6,369 mi
- 22/01/2013139,671 mi
- 07/03/2014148,376 mi+8,705 mi
- 10/03/2014148,376 mi
- 08/12/2014154,268 mi+5,892 mi
- 08/12/2014154,268 mi
- 11/12/2015159,824 mi+5,556 mi
Average of roughly 6,843 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
LS51 CAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 525 (LS51 CAX) between October 2005 and December 2015.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”.
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