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J25 DOX

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,966 mi
Last recorded196,966 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 DOX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 196,966 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 196,950 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 191,348 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 183,662 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 183,662 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake Disc back plate loose

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 170,246 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 170,226 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 155,662 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 147,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 138,739 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 138,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 131,737 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 117,203 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 101,450 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 86,266 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 72,205 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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J25 DOX is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J25 DOX, 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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J25 DOX is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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