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KM51 ZKS

2001 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

111,418 mi
Last recorded111,418 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 ZKS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 111,418 miles

Offside Front Brake backplate slightly loose but not likely to become detached

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 111,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear heat shield loose (do not remove item )

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 110,232 miles

Nearside Front pad wear sensor not connected

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear pad wear sensor not connected

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield loose (do not remove)

Pass 12 Nov 2021 107,967 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear new pads fitted but warning light illuminated due to corroded wire thats not connected

Fail 2 Nov 2021 107,967 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded central pipe to nearside flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded central pipe to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill corroded but not seriously weakened

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear new pads fitted but warning light illuminated due to corroded wire thats not connected

Pass 2 Nov 2020 106,427 miles

Nearside Front Grill loose

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 105,393 miles

Front Tyres perished in base of tread

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 105,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyres perished in base of tread

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 103,382 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Borderline Fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Borderline Fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 99,994 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 99,994 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 97,501 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes recommend clean and grease up (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 96,001 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 94,506 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 93,104 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 93,074 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 89,796 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 28 Dec 2012 89,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 9 Jan 2012 85,564 miles

offside and nearside rear flexi hoses perished

Fail 3 Jan 2012 85,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside rear flexi hoses perished

Pass 18 Nov 2010 81,411 miles

offside door mirror loose

Fail 18 Nov 2010 81,411 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

offside door mirror loose

Pass 5 Aug 2009 73,901 miles

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)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 68,748 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 63,046 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 59,892 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 55,598 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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KM51 ZKS is a 2001 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KM51 ZKS, 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 KM51 ZKS registered?

KM51 ZKS is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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