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J15 DOE

2011 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,766 mi
Last recorded120,766 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 DOE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 120,766 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 106,854 miles

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

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

Rear differential damp

VIN sticker missing from offside front door shut

Pass 27 Dec 2023 98,149 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 21 Dec 2023 98,130 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 3 Jan 2023 90,463 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 87,036 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre outer section of tyre tread ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 84,182 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 80,233 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 80,233 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 76,957 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 72,799 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 66,681 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 66,681 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 57,965 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre has a puncture repair

Pass 10 Feb 2015 48,143 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 38,570 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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J15 DOE is a 2011 BMW 525 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J15 DOE, 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 J15 DOE registered?

J15 DOE is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 10 February 2011.

Is J15 DOE safe to buy?

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