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B33 ACH

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,667 mi
Last recorded168,667 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB33 ACH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 168,667 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 161,917 miles

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

Rear rubber brake hose metal ferrules corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2023 153,506 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2022 146,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

No recordable level of smoke/gas emitted, No print out was able to be issued

Fail 21 Sep 2022 146,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

No recordable level of smoke/gas emitted, No print out was able to be issued

Pass 22 Sep 2021 140,424 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2020 131,660 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2019 124,822 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 124,771 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 115,766 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 97,353 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 79,120 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 79,119 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

wear in front & rear brake discs

Pass 6 Nov 2015 58,908 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 58,908 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 35,700 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to check rear seatbelts due the loading of vehicle with heavy and or fragile items. (ref section 5.2 in testing manual)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 35,700 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to check rear seatbelts due the loading of vehicle with heavy and or fragile items. (ref section 5.2 in testing manual)

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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B33 ACH is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 B33 ACH, 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 B33 ACH registered?

B33 ACH is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 22 November 2011.

Is B33 ACH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B33 ACH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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