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L5 CSF

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

200,542 mi
Last recorded200,542 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 CSF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 200,542 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 195,745 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 190,345 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 16 Jan 2023 187,483 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 183,682 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 179,470 miles

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

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 13 Jan 2021 179,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2454518 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2454518 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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 14 Jan 2020 174,795 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 162,137 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 138,840 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 115,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 93,576 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 69,871 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 49,614 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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L5 CSF is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 L5 CSF, 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

How do I check the history of L5 CSF?

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What year was L5 CSF registered?

L5 CSF is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is L5 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 CSF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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