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AO11 AEU

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,781 mi
Last recorded125,781 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 AEU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 125,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

TIMING CHAIN NOISY

Fail 30 Dec 2025 125,768 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

TIMING CHAIN NOISY

Pass 26 Apr 2024 117,932 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns+os (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 117,932 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns+os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 109,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play osf and nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 109,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play osf and nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 100,862 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 94,390 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 94,386 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 88,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 88,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 78,307 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 76,880 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 76,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 64,938 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 62,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2016

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front F/N/S Tyre tread is low

Fail 22 Nov 2016 62,217 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (275/40/R18 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/R18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 56,138 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 53,430 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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AO11 AEU is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO11 AEU, 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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AO11 AEU is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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