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BX11 WOD

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

200,939 mi
Last recorded200,939 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX11 WOD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 200,939 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2024 189,378 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 189,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 179,407 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 167,386 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 153,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 131,425 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 120,543 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 102,894 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 92,381 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 81,167 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 68,345 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,345 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 48,225 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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BX11 WOD is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BX11 WOD, 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 WOD registered?

BX11 WOD is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is BX11 WOD safe to buy?

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