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BJ51 EVG

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

105,547 mi
Last recorded105,547 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 EVG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 105,547 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 98,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 94,121 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 94,121 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 85,527 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Facing front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Facing front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 78,375 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edge and perished on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 78,365 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edge and perished on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 72,213 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 72,213 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 71,533 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 71,533 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 70,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall cut but not considered excessive

Pass 16 Aug 2016 69,036 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 69,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 68,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal slight perishing

fuel pipes corroded

inner sill corrosion

nearside front tyre cracking(1107)

nearside rear tyre inner wall cut (no cords)

offside front tyre cracking(0507)

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2014 67,442 miles

offside and nearside front tyres slightly age cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2013 65,394 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres perished and lightly cracked

Fail 2 Aug 2013 65,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres perished and lightly cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2012 63,320 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly perished and cracked

Fail 20 Aug 2012 63,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly perished and cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2011 59,968 miles

Exhaust centre support bracket broken

Fail 10 Aug 2011 59,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust centre support bracket broken

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 56,668 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 50,123 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 46,092 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 46,092 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 40,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyre side walls cracking

Fail 28 Jun 2007 40,801 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 35,225 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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BJ51 EVG is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 BJ51 EVG, 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 BJ51 EVG registered?

BJ51 EVG is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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