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S7 TOJ

2011 BMW 525

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,798 mi
Last recorded129,798 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 TOJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 129,798 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 115,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost - wear close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 111,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 108,468 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 96,632 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 82,400 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 82,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.61mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.63mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 8 Jul 2019 62,803 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 55,645 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Apr 2018 55,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/35/19 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Apr 2017 47,997 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 47,997 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s+n/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 37,073 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 37,073 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 29,206 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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S7 TOJ is a 2011 BMW 525 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S7 TOJ, 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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S7 TOJ is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 21 June 2011.

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