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BX11 VYY

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,253 mi
Last recorded131,253 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX11 VYY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 131,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Mar 2025 127,653 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 123,296 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 123,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2023 118,698 miles

Nearside Front inner and outer tread worn

Fail 2 Mar 2023 118,689 miles

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

Nearside Front inner and outer tread worn

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 113,659 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 107,344 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 9 Mar 2020 103,215 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tyres worn near to wear bars

Pass 11 Mar 2019 97,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45y18RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45y18RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 97,754 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45y18RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45y18RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 83,720 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2017 72,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 62,370 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 46,639 miles

buckle o/s/f roadwheel

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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BX11 VYY is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BX11 VYY, 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 BX11 VYY registered?

BX11 VYY is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 2011.

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