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B20 UGF

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,141 mi
Last recorded118,141 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 UGF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2025 118,141 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 108,427 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 107,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 102,587 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 95,742 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 88,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 75,717 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 60,469 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 60,142 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 44,267 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 37,659 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 33,041 miles

Offside Front Inner edge shows wear

Offside covers underside not able to se components

covers in engine bay not able to se components

front brake pads SHOW WEAR

Pass 22 Aug 2014 23,851 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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B20 UGF is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B20 UGF, 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 B20 UGF registered?

B20 UGF is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is B20 UGF safe to buy?

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