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R777 DKV

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,061 mi
Last recorded138,061 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR777 DKV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 138,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 117,543 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 114,643 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge is cracking also (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 114,643 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge is cracking also (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 112,207 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 102,992 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 102,632 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 99,919 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 96,033 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 94,050 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 89,541 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 89,539 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake disc worn inner face slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2017 83,355 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 83,355 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 71,972 miles

Small stone chips inside zone A

Fail 28 Jul 2016 71,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Small stone chips inside zone A

Pass 6 May 2015 58,992 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 58,992 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 42,005 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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R777 DKV is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R777 DKV, 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 R777 DKV registered?

R777 DKV is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 16 June 2011.

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The MOT history for R777 DKV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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