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CO07 JMW

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,966 mi
Last recorded128,966 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO07 JMW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 128,966 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 124,309 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2024 124,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 119,151 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 118,993 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 112,596 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 105,984 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 102,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 90,201 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 79,809 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 74,454 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,508 miles

Offside Front tyre just starting to wear on outer tread

Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,974 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 47,853 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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CO07 JMW is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver 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 CO07 JMW, 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 CO07 JMW registered?

CO07 JMW is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is CO07 JMW safe to buy?

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