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P31 BBY

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,340 mi
Last recorded133,340 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 BBY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 14 Feb 2026 133,340 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 122,599 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 110,783 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 104,944 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 98,331 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 85,734 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 79,696 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 66,995 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 52,961 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 49,404 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 43,544 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 38,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 35,733 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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P31 BBY is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P31 BBY, 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 P31 BBY registered?

P31 BBY is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 28 February 2011.

Is P31 BBY safe to buy?

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