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ML11 VPT

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,983 mi
Last recorded128,983 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML11 VPT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 128,983 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 124,363 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 124,362 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 117,855 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 111,473 miles

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective both rear front differential bushes has slight play ()

Pass 25 Aug 2021 101,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn but inner edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective both rear differential bushes split but not result in excessive movement ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear bush split but no movement (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 92,288 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 79,684 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 79,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally devoid to the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 68,892 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 16 May 2017 58,444 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 16 May 2017 58,444 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 17 May 2016 47,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

front washers pressure low but working and providing water

Fail 17 May 2016 47,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low front aims low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

front washers pressure low but working and providing water

Pass 16 Jun 2015 36,801 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 36,378 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 28,122 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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ML11 VPT is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ML11 VPT, 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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ML11 VPT is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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