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VU11 UUN

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,087 mi
Last recorded98,087 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 UUN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 98,087 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 98,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 96,799 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2023 94,249 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 91,794 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 86,849 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 81,979 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 77,803 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 74,872 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 61,696 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 45,919 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 40,045 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Sep 2015 39,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 7 Jul 2015 36,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 36,039 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2014 25,337 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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VU11 UUN is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU11 UUN, 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 VU11 UUN registered?

VU11 UUN is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2011.

Is VU11 UUN safe to buy?

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