2001 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · X29 GAS
2001 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 134,589 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X29 GAS Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2025
- 134,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X29 GAS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 525 (X29 GAS) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 June 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: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
X29 GAS Mileage History
- 09/05/2023131,636 mi
- 05/06/2025134,587 mi+2,951 mi
- 06/06/2025134,589 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,421 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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