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H7 JNN

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,247 mi
Last recorded162,247 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 JNN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 162,247 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 162,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn shocker bolt to the arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 150,587 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 139,035 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 128,454 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 118,160 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 118,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 110,563 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 96,361 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 85,195 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 85,195 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 79,353 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 60,342 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 36,230 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 30,999 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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H7 JNN is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H7 JNN, 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 H7 JNN registered?

H7 JNN is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is H7 JNN safe to buy?

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