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OO54 NDR

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,454 mi
Last recorded159,454 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO54 NDR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 159,454 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 151,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 151,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured cracked inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured cracked inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 134,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 124,494 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine runs poor at idle

Fail 28 Feb 2023 124,388 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords very deep long cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge part of tread worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 114,953 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 101,999 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 91,968 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 77,156 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 77,156 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 55,911 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 41,877 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine covers fitted restricting view

underbody covers fitted restricting view

Pass 4 Feb 2016 28,166 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 28,165 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 24,930 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 20,671 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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OO54 NDR is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OO54 NDR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OO54 NDR registered?

OO54 NDR is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 24 February 2011.

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