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KJ51 MHE

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

75,625 mi
Last recorded75,625 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 75,625 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 74,421 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 73,295 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 73,248 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 70,918 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 65,927 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 65,927 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 61,578 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 55,229 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 49,348 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 46,557 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,694 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 41,690 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 38,132 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,310 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,621 miles

nearside rear tyre has been repaired on shoulder

Pass 15 Aug 2008 25,132 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 20,215 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 16,186 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 MHE is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KJ51 MHE, 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 KJ51 MHE registered?

KJ51 MHE is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is KJ51 MHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ51 MHE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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