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N11 TNE

2001 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

130,653 mi
Last recorded130,653 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 130,653 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 124,752 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 121,282 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 116,872 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 113,804 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 113,210 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 113,210 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 111,486 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 105,996 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 105,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 101,366 miles

both rear tyres worn close to manufactures 2mm wear band

offside front tyre worn on outer edge (not within measured area) centre tread worn close to 2mm wear band

Pass 22 Aug 2016 95,535 miles

engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

offside front tyre worn on outer edge (not within measured area

Pass 26 Aug 2015 88,571 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some engine bay and underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2015 88,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some engine bay and underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 82,203 miles

Slight cracking on power steering drive belt.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 74,692 miles

Front nearside wiper blade has very slight split

Front number plate is slightly cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2012 70,166 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 66,798 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 59,465 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 53,286 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 45,092 miles

Slight cracking on front number plate.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 40,103 miles

both r/tyres right on legal limit(VERY MARGINAL PASSES)

front & rear brake discs deteriated

wiper blades deteriated

Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,656 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 TNE is a 2001 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 TNE, 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 TNE registered?

N11 TNE is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is N11 TNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N11 TNE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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