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KJ51 DSX

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,789 mi
Last recorded88,789 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 DSX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 88,789 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 86,296 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 86,295 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 79,328 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 69,276 miles

oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 13 Dec 2012 65,490 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 65,490 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake warning lamp on

Pass 6 Jan 2012 64,582 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 63,185 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 63,181 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 62,081 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 60,940 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside-offside front tyre's slight cracks nearside-offside rear tyre's slight cracks

Fail 17 Jun 2008 60,936 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside-offside front tyre's slight cracks nearside-offside rear tyre's slight cracks

Pass 19 Jan 2007 58,522 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)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 58,522 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

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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KJ51 DSX is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJ51 DSX, 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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What year was KJ51 DSX registered?

KJ51 DSX is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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