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MIJ 57

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,035 mi
Last recorded96,035 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIJ 57
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 96,035 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 88,521 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 81,365 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 77,240 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 78,002 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 69,956 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 67,387 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 62,561 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 62,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/r17=97w BRIDGESTONE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 55,965 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 49,728 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 42,257 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 33,646 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 25,167 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2014 25,154 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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MIJ 57 is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MIJ 57, 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 MIJ 57 registered?

MIJ 57 is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 7 June 2011.

Is MIJ 57 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIJ 57 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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