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H9 CJX

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

149,708 mi
Last recorded149,708 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 CJX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 149,708 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 141,590 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 134,182 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 126,187 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 120,303 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 117,571 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 114,149 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 112,746 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 108,128 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 108,128 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 103,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 99,324 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 95,552 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 91,262 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 87,055 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 82,566 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 77,982 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 74,338 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 69,993 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 65,416 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 58,960 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 51,335 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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H9 CJX is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 H9 CJX, 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 H9 CJX registered?

H9 CJX is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is H9 CJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H9 CJX shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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