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J8 UHH

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,920 mi
Last recorded153,920 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 UHH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 153,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 146,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 139,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

emissions to clean to obtain a reading

Pass 5 Oct 2021 131,768 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 124,098 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 123,714 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 118,265 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 111,337 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 103,440 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 103,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 96,613 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 96,318 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower track control arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 81,941 miles

Engine & underbody covers fitted

No exhaust emmissions detected

Pass 15 Sep 2014 65,255 miles

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

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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J8 UHH is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J8 UHH, 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 J8 UHH registered?

J8 UHH is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 3 October 2011.

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