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KJ51 FZR

2001 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,641 mi
Last recorded120,641 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 FZR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 120,641 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 109,115 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2021 103,588 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 103,357 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 96,782 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 96,371 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 96,058 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 95,848 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 95,587 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 88,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2012 79,202 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 72,760 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2011 72,663 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bracket broken

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 12 May 2006 39,189 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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KJ51 FZR is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FZR, 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 FZR registered?

KJ51 FZR is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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The MOT history for KJ51 FZR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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