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BB04 OVS

2011 BMW 525

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,498 mi
Last recorded137,498 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB04 OVS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 137,498 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 126,423 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 126,421 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 116,653 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 108,324 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 99,015 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 90,256 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 80,786 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 80,260 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2017 64,610 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 58,853 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 51,139 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 38,610 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 38,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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BB04 OVS is a 2011 BMW 525 in White 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 BB04 OVS, 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 BB04 OVS registered?

BB04 OVS is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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