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SP11 RAM

2011 BMW 525

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

159,470 mi
Last recorded159,470 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 RAM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 159,470 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 155,768 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 152,189 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 147,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2022 144,320 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 144,320 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 140,774 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 133,817 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 24 Jan 2019 115,419 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 96,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 77,599 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 75,603 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 65,218 miles

Engine cover fitted (Unable to inspect all components)

Under tray fitted (Unable to inspect all components)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 65,090 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 50,811 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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SP11 RAM 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 93.3%.

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 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 SP11 RAM, 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 SP11 RAM registered?

SP11 RAM is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 21 June 2011.

Is SP11 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP11 RAM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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