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J12 SPP

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,839 mi
Last recorded86,839 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 SPP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 86,839 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 86,122 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes / nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 85,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre out of shape and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 85,806 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre out of shape and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 85,139 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 78,301 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 61,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 54,667 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes next to the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2018 54,667 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes next to the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2017 54,135 miles

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

engine oil leak

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Mar 2016 53,155 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2015 51,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2014 50,235 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2013 48,368 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 48,368 miles

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 18 Jan 2012 46,389 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 44,238 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 41,663 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 39,041 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 35,389 miles

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

small cut in n/s front tyre wall

Pass 30 Jan 2007 31,681 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 27,095 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 27,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

parking brake perfprmance low(on 16% limit)

slight imbalance between rear brakes

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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J12 SPP is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J12 SPP, 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 J12 SPP registered?

J12 SPP is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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