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AJ11 FYN

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

188,455 mi
Last recorded188,455 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 FYN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 188,455 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 180,531 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 172,900 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 164,735 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 155,668 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 146,210 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 135,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 11 Dec 2018 122,673 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 116,622 miles

chip in n/s lower corner of windscreen

chip in o/s lower corner of windscreen

Fail 9 Dec 2017 116,622 miles

Offside Rear Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

chip in n/s lower corner of windscreen

chip in o/s lower corner of windscreen

Pass 17 Dec 2016 87,248 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 59,449 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre outer edge bald

Pass 11 Dec 2014 39,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 35,197 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AJ11 FYN is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 87,840 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 AJ11 FYN, 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 15 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ11 FYN registered?

AJ11 FYN is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 13 June 2011.

Is AJ11 FYN safe to buy?

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