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N11 CBB

2017 BMW 525

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,965 mi
Last recorded149,965 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52572,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 CBB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2026 149,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing repeater led (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2026 97,107 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 93,666 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 142,230 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 90,986 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 137,150 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 86,020 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 86,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/22 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 134,954 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 78,859 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 128,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 69,918 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 124,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 56,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 117,709 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 105,433 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 93,826 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 81,820 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 69,327 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Oct 2014 47,090 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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N11 CBB is a 2017 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,969cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2017 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 72,616 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 N11 CBB, 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 9 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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N11 CBB is a 2017 BMW 525, first registered on 13 March 2017.

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