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KD51 ABX

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,124 mi
Last recorded117,124 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 ABX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 117,124 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 116,165 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 112,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 108,858 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 108,858 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 103,634 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 99,124 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 97,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 97,503 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 88,623 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 82,051 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 82,051 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

225/55/16 front tyres wearing on edges slightly

auxilary belt cracking slightly

front discs lipped

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on edges slightly and low on psi

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on edges slightly and wearing low

slight movement in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 12 Jul 2008 74,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 59,885 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

unable to fully inspect brake linings but suspect rear brake pad near/on/below legal limit

Pass 13 Jul 2006 43,676 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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KD51 ABX is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KD51 ABX, 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 KD51 ABX registered?

KD51 ABX is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is KD51 ABX safe to buy?

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