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AK08 RAY

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,172 mi
Last recorded144,172 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 RAY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 144,172 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 138,000 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 137,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 123,443 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 123,443 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2023 130,938 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 130,938 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 119,591 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 123,383 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 123,383 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2022 110,681 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 116,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 103,057 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 110,040 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2020 96,044 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 101,009 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2019 87,046 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 89,663 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 79,438 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2018 83,139 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 83,183 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 71,522 miles

Nearside 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 15 Feb 2017 73,528 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 73,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also baldy on edges, cracked, tread lifting and showing cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2016 65,240 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 63,108 miles

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 58,311 miles

wipers smear slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2015 52,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 23 Apr 2014 42,846 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 40,861 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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AK08 RAY is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AK08 RAY, 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 AK08 RAY registered?

AK08 RAY is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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