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ND11 HNV

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,251 mi
Last recorded135,251 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND11 HNV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 135,251 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 129,570 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 119,153 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 108,797 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 94,324 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 90,190 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 90,190 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 84,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover&under tray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2018 74,363 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 74,363 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 63,681 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2016 47,453 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 45,901 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 34,981 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 30,163 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 23,004 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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ND11 HNV is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ND11 HNV, 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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What year was ND11 HNV registered?

ND11 HNV is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 6 June 2011.

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