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DE11 DZX

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,846 mi
Last recorded77,846 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 DZX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 77,846 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rearmost ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads difficult to clearly view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 77,821 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rearmost ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads difficult to clearly view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 68,672 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 65,809 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 61,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 58,589 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 55,275 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 52,753 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 47,552 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 41,730 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 35,825 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 31,152 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low outer edge

stone cuts tyre treads

Pass 6 May 2015 27,317 miles

nearside front tyre worn low outer edge.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 23,858 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor damage wheel rims.

nearside front tyre worn low outer edge.

rear tyres wearing low centre sections.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 16 Apr 2014 23,858 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor damage wheel rims.

nearside front tyre worn low outer edge.

rear tyres wearing low centre sections.

small stone chips front windscreen.

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 DZX is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DE11 DZX, 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 DZX registered?

DE11 DZX is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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The MOT history for DE11 DZX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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