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T18 ATF

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,860 mi
Last recorded104,860 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 ATF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 104,860 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 99,763 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 100,325 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 90,851 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 96,996 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 87,261 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 86,011 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 72,597 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2021 72,597 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 63,716 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 63,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 86,486 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff on near side drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 56,711 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 82,948 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 49,004 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 74,549 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 41,016 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 66,510 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 31,479 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 7 May 2015 53,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 53,548 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2014 14,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 8,051 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 43,222 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 42,107 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 30,733 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 21,308 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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T18 ATF is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T18 ATF, 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 T18 ATF registered?

T18 ATF is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 7 November 2011.

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