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FY11 FGJ

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,631 mi
Last recorded159,631 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 FGJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 159,631 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 140,763 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 140,763 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 117,855 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 114,875 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 109,794 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 108,067 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 102,580 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 100,082 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 90,995 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 74,794 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,005 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 55,005 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 44,170 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

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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FY11 FGJ is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 FY11 FGJ, 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 FY11 FGJ registered?

FY11 FGJ is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is FY11 FGJ safe to buy?

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