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S7 VEC

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,693 mi
Last recorded125,693 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 VEC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 125,693 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 119,070 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 111,447 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 104,046 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 94,221 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2021 82,899 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 82,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

full under trays fitted limited inspection

Pass 2 Jul 2020 76,966 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 69,017 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 58,958 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 48,399 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 48,399 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 38,777 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 27,719 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 20,288 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 VEC is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S7 VEC, 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 S7 VEC registered?

S7 VEC is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 26 May 2011.

Is S7 VEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S7 VEC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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