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BN11 UUY

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,077 mi
Last recorded143,077 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 UUY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 143,077 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 139,282 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 137,818 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 128,584 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 115,813 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2021 99,677 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 92,131 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2019 82,050 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 70,309 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 70,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 60,226 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 60,226 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 50,095 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 39,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2015 39,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 29,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BN11 UUY is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BN11 UUY, 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 BN11 UUY registered?

BN11 UUY is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is BN11 UUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN11 UUY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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