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VX11 FCE

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,277 mi
Last recorded124,277 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX11 FCE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 124,277 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 124,259 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 116,780 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 116,692 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 106,458 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 104,296 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 96,579 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to inner line 2 mm rest approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR and OSR both approx 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 83,710 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 64,028 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 60,749 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 60,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245-45-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2017 56,763 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre is deteriorated 255/40/18

Pass 4 Jun 2016 53,656 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail

Fail 28 May 2016 53,627 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly brake warning light on (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + spliting (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 50,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 45,314 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 33,988 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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VX11 FCE is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VX11 FCE, 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

How do I check the history of VX11 FCE?

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What year was VX11 FCE registered?

VX11 FCE is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 11 March 2011.

Is VX11 FCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX11 FCE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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