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VE60 EAW

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,259 mi
Last recorded157,259 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE60 EAW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 157,259 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 150,964 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 142,796 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 142,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 133,791 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 122,483 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 115,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing second layer rubber on the inner edge 225/55/17RF (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Nov 2019 109,343 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 109,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 102,208 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 102,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords showing. 225/55x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2017 93,025 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 81,136 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 67,362 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2014 53,929 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 40,436 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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VE60 EAW is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 VE60 EAW, 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 VE60 EAW registered?

VE60 EAW is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 14 January 2011.

Is VE60 EAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE60 EAW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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