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BH04 OYD

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,050 mi
Last recorded89,050 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH04 OYD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2025 89,050 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 84,349 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 70,678 miles

Rear Differential bushes slightly deteriorated.

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 59,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 45,479 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 39,114 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 26,365 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 22,793 miles

engine covers + undertrays fitted

windscreen zone A small damage has been repaired. light scratches remain however not seriously affecting drivers view

Pass 6 May 2017 20,797 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 18,656 miles

engine covers + undertrays fitted

offside front tyre has a nail in it

Pass 12 May 2015 16,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 14,427 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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BH04 OYD is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BH04 OYD, 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 BH04 OYD registered?

BH04 OYD is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 11 June 2011.

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