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T800 LEB

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,186 mi
Last recorded129,186 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT800 LEB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 129,186 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 121,491 miles

Nearside Rear Inner roadwheel welding repair

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 112,540 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 112,539 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 104,174 miles

Offside Rear Jacking point rubber missing

Pass 7 Sep 2021 98,183 miles

engine covers and under trays

wipers smearing

Pass 11 Sep 2020 92,247 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 84,167 miles

Offside Front Inner pad damp

Fail 18 Oct 2019 84,167 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner pad damp

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 72,663 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 72,660 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 60,022 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 60,008 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, outer edge 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, outer edge 0.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, inner edge 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 43,928 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 29,113 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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T800 LEB is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 T800 LEB, 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 T800 LEB registered?

T800 LEB is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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