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KE51 KRN

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

135,280 mi
Last recorded135,280 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 KRN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 135,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 123,973 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 123,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm fractured to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering arm fractured to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2022 118,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 115,490 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 112,047 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 108,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 102,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 99,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 94,292 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 89,010 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both front wing repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front drop link top gaiters leaking grease (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.5mm on inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.5mm on inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres bald on inner edges and 3.5mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre Size 225/55 WR16 Conti/Avon Mix

Pass 1 Sep 2014 81,482 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 75,702 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 70,939 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 66,036 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 66,036 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 59,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge below 1.6mm

Pass 24 Aug 2009 52,932 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 46,095 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 39,388 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 32,078 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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KE51 KRN is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KE51 KRN, 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 KE51 KRN registered?

KE51 KRN is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is KE51 KRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE51 KRN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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