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L23 CMR

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,825 mi
Last recorded133,825 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 CMR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 133,825 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 121,954 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 118,893 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 118,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on very inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2022 108,890 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 101,765 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 101,681 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 94,065 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 88,776 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 88,776 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 82,631 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 68,586 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 48,820 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 30,505 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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L23 CMR is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L23 CMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L23 CMR registered?

L23 CMR is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is L23 CMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 CMR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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