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DS54 SAX

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,499 mi
Last recorded129,499 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 SAX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 129,499 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 120,961 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 111,117 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 102,642 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 98,696 miles

Under trays fitted & Engine cover fitted obscuring view for components

Pass 5 Jan 2021 95,735 miles

Under trays fitted & Engine cover fitted obscuring view for components

Pass 11 Jan 2020 89,498 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 83,597 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 76,214 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyre worn from the edges +tyres wearing low (4.1.E.1)

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 14 Jan 2017 69,150 miles

both front tyres wearing from the outer edge

nearside front tyre tread has slght cut

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 22 Jan 2016 60,746 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 38,930 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 30,346 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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DS54 SAX is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DS54 SAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DS54 SAX?

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What year was DS54 SAX registered?

DS54 SAX is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 15 June 2011.

Is DS54 SAX safe to buy?

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