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2011 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,801 mi
Last recorded169,801 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU60 BND
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 169,801 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 169,801 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 241,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion

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))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 140,650 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 126,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 126,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 111,094 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 101,298 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

screen cracked n/s behind mirror from drivers view

Fail 5 Feb 2018 101,298 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

screen cracked n/s behind mirror from drivers view

Pass 27 Jan 2017 90,067 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear tyres both wearing on edges

Fail 26 Jan 2017 90,065 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 50 r17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear tyres both wearing on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2015 78,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm with bend (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both nearside and offside (2.7.3)

undertray and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 28 Nov 2015 78,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm with bend (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

undertray and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2014 73,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 66,684 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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BU60 BND is a 2011 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BU60 BND, 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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BU60 BND is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 4 January 2011.

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