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L6 OSN

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

163,824 mi
Last recorded163,824 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 OSN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 163,824 miles

Central Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle rear bushes slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play n/side front bottom ball joint has small play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp lens slightly defective head light has crack in lens small at bottom (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 148,535 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 148,535 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative rear reversing light not working (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 138,626 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 131,907 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 127,139 miles

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

both front shocker covers split

both front tyres slight cuts in outer sidewall

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2020 104,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 96,770 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 87,236 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 72,654 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 45,506 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 32,566 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 28,992 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 20,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres on 3mm

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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L6 OSN 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 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 L6 OSN, 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 L6 OSN registered?

L6 OSN is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 29 January 2011.

Is L6 OSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L6 OSN 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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