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S1 RXM

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,734 mi
Last recorded102,734 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 RXM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 102,734 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 97,036 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 91,772 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 91,772 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 86,229 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 81,129 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 81,129 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 79,232 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 72,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside approx 70/80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 66,961 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Jul 2018 66,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 52,524 miles

Rear subframe front bushes splitting / cracking

Fail 8 Jul 2017 52,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear subframe front bushes splitting / cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2016 40,804 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 39,935 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 32,237 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 32,237 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

head light washers inoperative

Pass 12 May 2014 24,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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S1 RXM is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 S1 RXM, 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 S1 RXM registered?

S1 RXM is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 28 May 2011.

Is S1 RXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S1 RXM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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