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2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,065 mi
Last recorded155,065 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 PVN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 155,065 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 146,001 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 140,349 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 134,700 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2022 128,896 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated near rear differential prop shaft robber coupling has slightly cracking. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 120,740 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 114,040 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 108,113 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 101,274 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 101,274 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 93,258 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 79,737 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 66,514 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 66,514 miles

registration plate incorrect Registration plates ( both ) (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 51,114 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 33,713 miles

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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F1 PVN is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F1 PVN, 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 F1 PVN registered?

F1 PVN is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 13 July 2011.

Is F1 PVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 PVN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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