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B1 KAH

2001 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

162,764 mi
Last recorded162,764 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 KAH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 162,764 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion to o/s/f door step

front and rear braks discs slighly worn ,unable to fully see brake pads!

n/s ansd o/s front anti-roll bar link ball joint covers split

Fail 2 Jul 2011 162,764 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion to o/s/f door step

front and rear braks discs slighly worn ,unable to fully see brake pads!

n/s ansd o/s front anti-roll bar link ball joint covers split

Pass 1 Jul 2010 155,302 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 155,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear tyre treads wearing low

Fail 26 Jun 2010 155,254 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 147,157 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 146,834 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 137,561 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 124,692 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 115,321 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 11,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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B1 KAH is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B1 KAH, 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 B1 KAH registered?

B1 KAH is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is B1 KAH safe to buy?

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