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BC11 ROB

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,344 mi
Last recorded106,344 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC11 ROB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 106,344 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 100,606 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 94,829 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 90,499 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 84,380 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 79,033 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 76,733 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 70,432 miles

plastic undertrays and engine cover

Pass 21 Mar 2018 64,591 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 56,328 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 56,301 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 47,290 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 47,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 37,148 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 23,324 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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BC11 ROB is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BC11 ROB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC11 ROB registered?

BC11 ROB is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is BC11 ROB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC11 ROB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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