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H9 HJP

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

46,015 mi
Last recorded46,015 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 HJP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 46,015 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 45,748 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 45,448 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 45,048 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 44,769 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 44,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 44,473 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 44,280 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 44,026 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 43,510 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 43,098 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 42,590 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 42,415 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 42,163 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 41,832 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 41,522 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 41,262 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 41,262 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 40,954 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 40,801 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 40,801 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 40,529 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 39,834 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 HJP is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HJP, 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

How do I check the history of H9 HJP?

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What year was H9 HJP registered?

H9 HJP is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is H9 HJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H9 HJP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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