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LB11 DDN

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,136 mi
Last recorded173,136 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 DDN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 173,136 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 173,134 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 166,838 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 159,191 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 151,218 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 144,359 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 138,356 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 129,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 114,519 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear front tyres / rear getting low / (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 100,213 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 91,915 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 73,286 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 73,168 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 73,168 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 52,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn & perished.

o/s/f tyre has sidewall damage.

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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LB11 DDN is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB11 DDN, 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 LB11 DDN registered?

LB11 DDN is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 22 June 2011.

Is LB11 DDN safe to buy?

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