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AU11 RXX

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,545 mi
Last recorded137,545 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 RXX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 137,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 132,692 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 126,895 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 126,877 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 120,441 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 112,595 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 112,593 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 106,158 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 99,554 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 91,468 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 83,127 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 75,197 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 63,871 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 51,972 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 42,961 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 42,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RXX is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU11 RXX, 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 RXX registered?

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

Is AU11 RXX safe to buy?

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