2001 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · ML51 KXS
2001 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 149,831 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,831 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML51 KXS Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 149,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML51 KXS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 525 (ML51 KXS) between December 2025 and December 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
ML51 KXS Mileage History
- 01/12/2025149,826 mi
- 11/12/2025149,831 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 183 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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