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LS11 GUA

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,490 mi
Last recorded79,490 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS11 GUA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 79,490 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 22 Jul 2025 69,518 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 58,752 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 58,724 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 49,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 46,278 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 46,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 44,216 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 41,157 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 38,817 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2018 34,764 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 32,464 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 29,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin half (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2016 29,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin half (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2015 27,201 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 24,885 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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LS11 GUA is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LS11 GUA, 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 LS11 GUA registered?

LS11 GUA is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 22 March 2011.

Is LS11 GUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS11 GUA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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