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BD11 FVZ

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,067 mi
Last recorded136,067 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 FVZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 136,067 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2025 136,024 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 127,028 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 117,717 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 107,887 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Dec 2021 99,715 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 99,714 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 87,433 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 77,801 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,247 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 46,235 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 46,208 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 44,840 miles

undertrays /covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 33,609 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 26,349 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 26,320 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 24,732 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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BD11 FVZ is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BD11 FVZ, 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 BD11 FVZ registered?

BD11 FVZ is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 20 May 2011.

Is BD11 FVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD11 FVZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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