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BO52 WAX

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,140 mi
Last recorded144,140 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO52 WAX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 144,140 miles

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

Rear rear gear box mount bushes slightly worn/cracking both

Fail 24 Feb 2024 143,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear rear gear box mount bushes slightly worn/cracking both

Pass 2 Feb 2023 116,380 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 112,101 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 108,927 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 106,426 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 160,481 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 91,027 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 74,138 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 57,942 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 40,507 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 39,790 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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BO52 WAX is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BO52 WAX, 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 BO52 WAX registered?

BO52 WAX is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 3 May 2011.

Is BO52 WAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO52 WAX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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