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KD51 LEU

2001 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,907 mi
Last recorded133,907 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 LEU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 133,907 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 133,192 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 132,241 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 131,196 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 129,705 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 128,115 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 126,375 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 125,499 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 124,646 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 121,777 miles

parking brake has poor performance

Pass 21 Jan 2015 120,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Side sills covered, unable to inspect.

Fail 21 Jan 2015 120,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Side sills covered, unable to inspect.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 119,269 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 119,233 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 117,701 miles

play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play in n/s/r/ wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jan 2012 117,314 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 115,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 115,905 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 111,807 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 111,803 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR MOUNTS ARE WORN, ALL DISCS ARE BADLY WORN, REAR BRAKE-HOSES & FRONT STABILISER BAR BUSHES ARE DETERIORATING (DIAGONAL BARS) Thanx.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 100,536 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 90,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 79,599 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 67,264 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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KD51 LEU is a 2001 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LEU, 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 LEU registered?

KD51 LEU is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is KD51 LEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD51 LEU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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