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J33 KLP

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

56,429 mi
Last recorded56,429 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 KLP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 56,429 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 54,527 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 54,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 51,522 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 49,500 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 46,777 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 46,740 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 45,416 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 45,415 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 45,296 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 45,296 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 42,508 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 40,622 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 37,808 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 37,436 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 34,803 miles

osr handbrake lower than nsr

Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,483 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 33,855 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 33,423 miles

rear tyres starting to perish..3-4mm tread

Pass 5 Oct 2009 32,143 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 30,639 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 27,554 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 25,781 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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J33 KLP 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 J33 KLP, 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 J33 KLP registered?

J33 KLP is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is J33 KLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J33 KLP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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