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G4 FFV

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,462 mi
Last recorded134,462 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 FFV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 134,462 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 127,332 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 123,082 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 115,466 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 107,278 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 100,437 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 82,973 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 82,973 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 75,643 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 75,474 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front inner pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 68,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 61,096 miles

Euro4 emission vehicle, no smoke reistering on test equipment, no printout available

Front and rear tyres different sizes (possibly normal factory fitment)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 46,558 miles

Euro 4 emissions, printout not available for this vehicle but no evidence of smoke

Inner front and all rear brake pads becoming very worn

Pass 10 Jun 2014 34,727 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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G4 FFV is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey 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 G4 FFV, 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 G4 FFV registered?

G4 FFV is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 20 June 2011.

Is G4 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G4 FFV 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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