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PY11 EWJ

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,460 mi
Last recorded126,460 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY11 EWJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 126,460 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 122,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 117,482 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2022 115,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 109,377 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 108,233 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 100,535 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 91,673 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 84,101 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2017 73,136 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear, center shocker bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

covers and under-trays fitted

Fail 3 May 2017 73,134 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear, center shocker bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 55,196 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Sep 2015 47,053 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 47,053 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 34,052 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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PY11 EWJ is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PY11 EWJ, 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 PY11 EWJ registered?

PY11 EWJ is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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