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A18 KGR

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

204,277 mi
Last recorded204,277 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 KGR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 204,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 204,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 197,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 197,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 187,737 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 187,735 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 177,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 177,191 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 169,279 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 169,272 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 154,937 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 154,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 146,465 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 146,465 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 138,178 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 138,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm surface craked and worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 130,169 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 130,169 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 121,701 miles

both front wiper slightly smeary

Pass 8 Jan 2014 114,831 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 109,846 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 109,843 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 106,319 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 26 Jan 2011 103,879 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 103,879 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 103,878 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 2 Nov 2009 95,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

park brake travel near max limit end

Pass 14 Nov 2008 90,942 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 80,426 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 80,365 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front 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 10 Nov 2006 66,534 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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A18 KGR is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A18 KGR, 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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A18 KGR is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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