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N11 HLL

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,285 mi
Last recorded77,285 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 HLL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 77,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 76,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 75,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 74,671 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 73,661 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 72,688 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 70,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot see correctly through the spokes on wheels, inside pad looks low from underside inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake slower in operation compared to n/s/r during roller brake test however still locks wheel and has correct performance

Fail 9 Sep 2019 70,697 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing boot detached from body of ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot see correctly through the spokes on wheels, inside pad looks low from underside inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake slower in operation compared to n/s/r during roller brake test however still locks wheel and has correct performance

Pass 1 Oct 2018 67,679 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear hand brake efficiency only just met

Fail 1 Oct 2018 67,679 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear hand brake efficiency only just met

Pass 5 Oct 2017 65,339 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 65,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 63,324 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 63,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 63,373 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 63,373 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 60,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 30 Sep 2014 60,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Oct 2013 55,640 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Oct 2012 54,299 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 51,849 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 47,440 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,258 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 38,524 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 33,562 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 28,341 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 26,379 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 HLL is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 106,448 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 HLL, 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 25 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N11 HLL registered?

N11 HLL is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is N11 HLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N11 HLL shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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