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RO11 EBV

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,475 mi
Last recorded75,475 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO11 EBV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 75,475 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 75,449 miles

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended all behind seat uprights unable to check (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 71,924 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 68,634 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 64,808 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 60,872 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 57,950 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 53,104 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 49,894 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 49,894 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 42,450 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 36,623 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 33,360 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 33,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 30,308 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 28,180 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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RO11 EBV is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RO11 EBV, 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 RO11 EBV registered?

RO11 EBV is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 21 April 2011.

Is RO11 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO11 EBV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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