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X457 KMJ

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

86,510 mi
Last recorded86,510 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX457 KMJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 86,510 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 86,148 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 85,611 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 84,722 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 84,310 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 83,803 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 82,994 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 82,350 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 81,525 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 80,500 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 79,230 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 78,008 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 77,597 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 77,596 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2011 77,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 77,345 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 74,504 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 74,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 69,751 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 62,007 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 55,139 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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X457 KMJ is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 X457 KMJ, 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 X457 KMJ registered?

X457 KMJ is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X457 KMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X457 KMJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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