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ML51 KXS

2001 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,831 mi
Last recorded149,831 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 KXS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 149,831 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 149,826 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2016 148,042 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 145,485 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 143,570 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 137,213 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 137,213 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 129,580 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 121,395 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 112,776 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 104,366 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 95,489 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 95,489 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 80,373 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 73,770 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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ML51 KXS is a 2001 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML51 KXS, 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 ML51 KXS registered?

ML51 KXS is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is ML51 KXS safe to buy?

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