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CY11 AAJ

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,705 mi
Last recorded155,705 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY11 AAJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 155,705 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 155,675 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 150,287 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 150,180 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 130,241 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 106,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 82,648 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 76,931 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 63,993 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 46,605 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 46,605 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 42,577 miles

bonnet realease cables sticking sometimes

Fail 18 Sep 2017 42,573 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

bonnet realease cables sticking sometimes

Pass 1 Sep 2016 35,529 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 35,529 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 27,741 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 18,322 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 17,570 miles

Front wipers starting too smear

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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CY11 AAJ is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CY11 AAJ, 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 CY11 AAJ registered?

CY11 AAJ is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is CY11 AAJ safe to buy?

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