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FM05 HOE

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,230 mi
Last recorded165,230 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 HOE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 165,230 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 133,806 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 100,808 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 67,475 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 41,547 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 39,644 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 36,462 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 33,075 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 30,470 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 26,685 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 23,393 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 20,706 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 17,214 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 13,824 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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FM05 HOE is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FM05 HOE, 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 FM05 HOE?

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What year was FM05 HOE registered?

FM05 HOE is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is FM05 HOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 HOE shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM05 HOE have outstanding finance?

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