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RAZ 887

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,930 mi
Last recorded158,930 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAZ 887
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 158,930 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 144,773 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 130,735 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 130,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 114,299 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 104,172 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 99,513 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 94,175 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 88,386 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 75,180 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 61,680 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 61,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 48,776 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 44,211 miles

several small stone chips in windscreen

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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RAZ 887 is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RAZ 887, 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 RAZ 887 registered?

RAZ 887 is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 7 December 2011.

Is RAZ 887 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAZ 887 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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