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V321 WAL

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,955 mi
Last recorded127,955 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV321 WAL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 127,955 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 117,387 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 117,105 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 106,747 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 104,797 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 100,709 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 96,305 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 96,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2020 92,794 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 91,011 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 91,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 79,723 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 66,551 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 55,931 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 43,746 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 34,077 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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V321 WAL is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V321 WAL, 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 V321 WAL registered?

V321 WAL is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is V321 WAL safe to buy?

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