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V10 AMO

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,339 mi
Last recorded38,339 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 AMO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 38,339 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 36,762 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 36,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2023 34,924 miles

Offside Front tyre worn bald on outer tread shoulder

Pass 8 Sep 2022 31,805 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 30,343 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 29,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 25,742 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 23,150 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 19,399 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 19,398 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 15,616 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 12,367 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 9,551 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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V10 AMO is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V10 AMO, 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 V10 AMO registered?

V10 AMO is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 30 May 2011.

Is V10 AMO safe to buy?

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