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AU11 RVF

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,820 mi
Last recorded167,820 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 RVF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 167,820 miles

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate slightly loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2026 167,804 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge and has a nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

low fuel light on

Pass 12 Jun 2024 156,251 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 149,956 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 149,954 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 136,664 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 120,908 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 120,888 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 107,812 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 107,812 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 90,084 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 90,081 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 77,311 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 63,477 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 44,897 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 44,095 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel tyre retaining ring fractured (4.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 35,964 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 31,358 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 31,229 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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AU11 RVF is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AU11 RVF, 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 AU11 RVF registered?

AU11 RVF is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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