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BU60 BNK

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,300 mi
Last recorded129,300 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU60 BNK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 129,300 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 129,280 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 129,143 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 129,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 127,416 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 127,391 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 127,309 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 119,438 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 119,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 105,083 miles

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 104,046 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 104,046 miles

Air suspension has no suspension movement temp repair only (2.4.D.5)

Pass 30 May 2015 103,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2014 95,669 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 95,638 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 95,638 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 BNK is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BNK, 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 BU60 BNK registered?

BU60 BNK is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 10 January 2011.

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