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K99 AKP

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,268 mi
Last recorded129,268 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK99 AKP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 129,268 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 129,259 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 123,559 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 114,768 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 114,766 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 106,928 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 89,593 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 89,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 87,648 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 87,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 82,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 82,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 76,318 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 76,318 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 64,624 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 54,046 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 44,441 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 33,944 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2014 33,812 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2014 27,647 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 27,642 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

o/s rear tyre bald on inner edeg (advise replacement)a.s.a.p

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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K99 AKP is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 K99 AKP, 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 K99 AKP registered?

K99 AKP is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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