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DE11 CWA

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

143,972 mi
Last recorded143,972 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 CWA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 143,972 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 132,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 115,475 miles

undertrays/outersill covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2023 100,291 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 95,365 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 89,442 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 84,414 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 76,558 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 68,457 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 59,997 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 59,997 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 49,624 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 42,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 33,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CWA is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DE11 CWA, 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 CWA registered?

DE11 CWA is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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