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EF11 OOH

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,161 mi
Last recorded124,161 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 OOH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 124,161 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 118,824 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 113,694 miles

adaptive headlight failure warning on dash

Fail 17 Oct 2023 113,694 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

adaptive headlight failure warning on dash

Pass 17 May 2023 113,599 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 113,599 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 109,559 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 104,359 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 104,356 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 99,498 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 96,258 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 96,258 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 87,715 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 79,437 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 79,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2015
Pass 13 Jun 2014 62,852 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 62,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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EF11 OOH is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EF11 OOH, 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

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What year was EF11 OOH registered?

EF11 OOH is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is EF11 OOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF11 OOH shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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