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DE11 BVZ

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,603 mi
Last recorded156,603 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 BVZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 156,603 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 152,346 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 146,355 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 140,090 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 135,259 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 130,432 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 127,364 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front and offside front, lower rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres less than 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 127,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front and offside front, lower rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres less than 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 120,256 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 110,711 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 110,711 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 100,731 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 100,730 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 94,430 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 94,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 91,877 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 71,696 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 71,696 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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DE11 BVZ is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue 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 DE11 BVZ, 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 DE11 BVZ registered?

DE11 BVZ is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 16 May 2011.

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