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KF51 ZVO

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

138,977 mi
Last recorded138,977 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 ZVO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 138,977 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and nearside ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

OEM sill covers fitted - tester unable to see condition of inner sills

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2025 138,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and nearside ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

OEM sill covers fitted - tester unable to see condition of inner sills

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2024 137,335 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 137,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 136,225 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 136,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 134,236 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 132,495 miles

advise no oil leak under at time of test

Fail 2 Sep 2021 132,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 124,370 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 124,200 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear heat sheld loose

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear slight bumper damage

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 120,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 255 40 17/235 45 17 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear bumper slight damage

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 111,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 105,836 miles

Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 97,678 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 97,678 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high nearside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 91,005 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 91,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 84,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 81,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2011 78,157 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 15 Oct 2011 78,157 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 1 Nov 2010 70,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside offside front disc slight worn low

Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,594 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 52,992 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 50,449 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 50,449 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 48,644 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 42,700 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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KF51 ZVO is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KF51 ZVO, 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.

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KF51 ZVO is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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