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LV11 SOA

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,751 mi
Last recorded167,751 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV11 SOA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 167,751 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 167,522 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 156,085 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 147,288 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 135,799 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2022 135,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 113,891 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 103,676 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 103,544 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 May 2018 94,026 miles

undercovers and engine covers fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 6 May 2017 84,187 miles

damage to front screen out of view area

Fail 6 May 2017 84,187 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to front screen out of view area

Pass 14 May 2016 73,922 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edges

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 62,606 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 62,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 47,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LV11 SOA is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LV11 SOA, 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 LV11 SOA registered?

LV11 SOA is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 13 May 2011.

Is LV11 SOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV11 SOA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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