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S123 SCW

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,049 mi
Last recorded126,049 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 SCW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 126,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 117,486 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2024 109,400 miles

Under Tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 May 2023 102,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 96,440 miles

PLASTIC UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 23 May 2022 96,440 miles

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

PLASTIC UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 2 Jun 2021 90,755 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR AND NSR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 90,755 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OSF AND NSF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR AND NSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2020 81,245 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2019 71,055 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 71,055 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 60,363 miles

Front both scrubbing edges

Fail 5 Jun 2018 60,363 miles

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

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

Front both scrubbing edges

Pass 12 May 2017 51,219 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 42,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm-3.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2015 35,325 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 28,545 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2014 28,545 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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S123 SCW is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S123 SCW, 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 S123 SCW registered?

S123 SCW is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 8 June 2011.

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