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S77 ONN

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,647 mi
Last recorded162,647 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS77 ONN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 162,647 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 153,897 miles

Front sticker in swept area of windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2023 142,613 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 131,587 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 131,586 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 118,465 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 111,529 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 111,529 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 104,745 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 93,644 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 78,402 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 78,398 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 60,744 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 36,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2015 36,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 13,318 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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S77 ONN 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 75%.

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 S77 ONN, 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 S77 ONN registered?

S77 ONN is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 5 January 2011.

Is S77 ONN safe to buy?

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