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AV11 VSJ

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,345 mi
Last recorded82,345 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 VSJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 82,345 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 62,488 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 62,004 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 60,745 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 59,494 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 58,991 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 57,371 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 57,371 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 51,495 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 49,157 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 49,155 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 47,521 miles

Rear both tyres worn on insides nearly on cords.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 43,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 38,351 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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AV11 VSJ is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV11 VSJ, 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 AV11 VSJ registered?

AV11 VSJ is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 5 May 2011.

Is AV11 VSJ safe to buy?

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