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D10 WDB

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,036 mi
Last recorded146,036 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD10 WDB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 146,036 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Mar 2024 141,412 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 136,258 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 130,673 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 124,485 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 120,545 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 113,716 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 113,714 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 113,110 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 89,345 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 89,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 64,891 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 64,891 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 64,344 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 42,372 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 37,293 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 33,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2014 27,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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D10 WDB is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D10 WDB, 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 D10 WDB registered?

D10 WDB is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 3 January 2011.

Is D10 WDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D10 WDB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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