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S15 ASX

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,393 mi
Last recorded138,393 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 ASX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 138,393 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2024 196,807 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 101,617 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 93,381 miles

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

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

covers fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2018 93,359 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2017 79,187 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 64,149 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 51,564 miles

NSF tyre punctured

Pass 12 Jun 2014 36,600 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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S15 ASX is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S15 ASX, 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 S15 ASX registered?

S15 ASX is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 11 July 2011.

Is S15 ASX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S15 ASX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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