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LJV 1N

2011 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests35 (28 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,765 mi
Last recorded78,765 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJV 1N
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

28 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 78,765 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2026 144,146 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 144,145 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 72,177 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 138,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 68,807 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 68,789 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 134,411 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 66,544 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 127,640 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 127,639 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 59,125 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 122,442 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 53,778 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 50,968 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 110,173 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 50,020 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 104,885 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 104,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm of front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm of front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 104,875 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 48,346 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 96,920 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 46,366 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 96,895 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 96,892 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 96,892 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 40,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 40,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 265/35zr20 99y xl (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 96,684 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 33,906 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 33,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/35/20 99y xl (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm 295/30/20 101y xl (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 77,678 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 25,648 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 62,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 18,368 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on tread on inner edges

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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LJV 1N is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 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 LJV 1N, 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 LJV 1N registered?

LJV 1N is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is LJV 1N safe to buy?

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