2001 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · X129 FLH
2001 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2001. Recorded mileage 80,872 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/10/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11/07/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,872 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2494cc
X129 FLH Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2013
- 80,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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X129 FLH Mileage History
- 12/12/200531,728 mi
- 10/05/200748,226 mi+16,498 mi
- 10/05/200748,231 mi+5 mi
- 09/05/200853,982 mi+5,751 mi
- 30/04/200957,487 mi+3,505 mi
- 04/05/201064,112 mi+6,625 mi
- 05/05/201064,112 mi
- 14/06/201170,684 mi+6,572 mi
- 15/06/201170,684 mi
- 01/10/201275,980 mi+5,296 mi
- 05/10/201380,764 mi+4,784 mi
- 15/10/201380,872 mi+108 mi
Average of roughly 6,267 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
X129 FLH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 525 (X129 FLH) between December 2005 and October 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”; “Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.