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AP11 VZJ

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,533 mi
Last recorded204,533 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP11 VZJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 204,533 miles

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

Undertrays fitted front to rear, Limited Inspection.

Fail 4 Sep 2025 204,531 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted front to rear, Limited Inspection.

Pass 30 May 2024 192,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2024 192,144 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 167,284 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 133,083 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 118,429 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 118,429 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 107,427 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2019 91,422 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 77,021 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 74,814 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 66,530 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 60,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2014 60,248 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 60,248 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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AP11 VZJ is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP11 VZJ, 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 AP11 VZJ registered?

AP11 VZJ is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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