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P5 AXX

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,035 mi
Last recorded123,035 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 AXX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 123,035 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 111,072 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 98,719 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 89,084 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 82,214 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 75,553 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 66,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 58,250 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 51,372 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 41,818 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 24,411 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 24,024 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 17,178 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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P5 AXX is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc 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 P5 AXX, 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 P5 AXX registered?

P5 AXX is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 8 March 2011.

Is P5 AXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 AXX shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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