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HJ51 UCT

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

51,799 mi
Last recorded51,799 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 UCT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 51,799 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2024 50,500 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine front and crank seal rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 45,637 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 44,215 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 42,707 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 42,505 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 42,151 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 41,496 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 40,165 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 39,521 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 38,644 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 37,498 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 35,321 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 34,053 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 32,524 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 31,519 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 28,731 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 27,384 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 23,519 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 23,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 19,975 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 16,157 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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HJ51 UCT is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green 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 HJ51 UCT, 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 HJ51 UCT registered?

HJ51 UCT is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is HJ51 UCT safe to buy?

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