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G3 TGY

2011 BMW 525

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,542 mi
Last recorded120,542 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 TGY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 120,542 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 113,903 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 109,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 104,874 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2021 98,241 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 94,482 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 89,882 miles

engine covers & trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2018 84,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 5mm thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 5mm thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 77,575 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2017 77,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 72,347 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front n/s front tyre cut in outer side wall

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 72,312 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front n/s front tyre cut in outer side wall

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 65,641 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 56,318 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 54,951 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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G3 TGY is a 2011 BMW 525 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 G3 TGY, 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 G3 TGY registered?

G3 TGY is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 8 July 2011.

Is G3 TGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G3 TGY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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