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29 NJ

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,722 mi
Last recorded129,722 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration29 NJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 129,722 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 129,722 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2024 129,281 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 128,000 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2022 127,587 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 126,753 miles

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

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

mid to cat joins corroded excessively

Pass 1 Aug 2020 125,351 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 123,288 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 120,720 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 118,624 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 116,540 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 112,640 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 108,550 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 101,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2012 96,566 miles

ADVICE SUSPECT REAR PADS LOW.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 91,300 miles

advice both front tyres wearing out on outer edges

Pass 4 Aug 2010 82,934 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 76,616 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 69,812 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 69,546 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 62,165 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 53,200 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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29 NJ is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 29 NJ, 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 29 NJ registered?

29 NJ is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2001.

Is 29 NJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 29 NJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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