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CB60 OWL

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,087 mi
Last recorded128,087 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB60 OWL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 128,087 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 116,895 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 105,376 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 94,822 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 94,799 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inside rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2021 80,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 70,697 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 59,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2018 49,032 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 34,473 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 31,325 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 27,316 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 23,905 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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CB60 OWL is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CB60 OWL, 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 CB60 OWL registered?

CB60 OWL is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 23 November 2011.

Is CB60 OWL safe to buy?

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