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FP11 PWZ

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,777 mi
Last recorded90,777 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP11 PWZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 90,777 miles

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))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 85,954 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 82,822 miles

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 82,810 miles

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

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 80,431 miles

Offside repeater lamp flickering

both front tyres slight bulge on outer sidewall

Pass 9 Dec 2021 77,529 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 73,903 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 69,761 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 66,939 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 66,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 63,373 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 57,655 miles

Nearside Front bulge in tyre outer sidewall

Pass 1 Jun 2015 51,271 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 42,334 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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FP11 PWZ is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FP11 PWZ, 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 FP11 PWZ registered?

FP11 PWZ is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 10 June 2011.

Is FP11 PWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP11 PWZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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