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DF11 LEN

2011 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,568 mi
Last recorded135,568 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF11 LEN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 135,568 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute ALL (4.4.4 (a))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 135,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (shock mounted) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (shock mounted) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 125,628 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 119,650 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 96Y Run Flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 96Y Run Flat * Nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Slight wear on outer edges both front tyres

Fail 1 Mar 2024 119,602 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 96Y Run Flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 96Y Run Flat * Nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Slight wear on outer edges both front tyres

Pass 27 Feb 2023 114,081 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 114,072 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 107,839 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 101,302 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 101,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 245/45/18 96y run-flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 245/45/18 96y run-flat (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

brake warning lamp on

Pass 21 Feb 2020 96,166 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All nearside (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 88,589 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front discs slightly worn

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 81,336 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 73,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre is a run flat ()

top and bottom engine covers sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Feb 2017 73,344 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre is a run flat ()

top and bottom engine covers sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Mar 2016 64,402 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 54,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 43,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic sills

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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DF11 LEN is a 2011 BMW 525 in White 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 DF11 LEN, 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 DF11 LEN registered?

DF11 LEN is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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