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S18 UAT

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,255 mi
Last recorded121,255 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 UAT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 121,255 miles

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 21 Sep 2024 112,955 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 103,367 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 103,363 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 93,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 83,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 75,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs are lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 69,105 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs are slightly lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 69,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs are slightly lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 57,974 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Side Lamp Inoperative

Fail 17 Sep 2018 57,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Side Lamp Inoperative

Pass 28 Sep 2017 46,312 miles

off side front tyre worn to 2mm edges bald and in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2017 40,989 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 29,214 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 17,711 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 15,277 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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S18 UAT is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue 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 S18 UAT, 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 S18 UAT registered?

S18 UAT is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is S18 UAT safe to buy?

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