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KJ51 MHF

2001 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,099 mi
Last recorded184,099 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 MHF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 184,099 miles

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

oil leak but not excessive

Fail 6 Mar 2026 184,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 19 Sep 2024
Pass 25 Aug 2023

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2021 161,904 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 153,513 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 153,513 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 147,955 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 147,913 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 147,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 142,598 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 133,896 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 133,894 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 121,712 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 121,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 111,453 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 98,815 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 89,919 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 89,725 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 89,725 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 89,208 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 89,145 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 88,515 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 79,335 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 77,835 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 70,392 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 65,200 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 MHF is a 2001 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MHF, 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 MHF registered?

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

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