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W18 PET

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

147,513 mi
Last recorded147,513 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW18 PET
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 147,513 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 144,181 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 140,480 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 135,439 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 130,859 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 126,924 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 123,006 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 117,261 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 96,611 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 76,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

brake warning on dash due to front brake pads

Fail 9 Sep 2016 76,274 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

brake warning on dash due to front brake pads

Pass 19 Aug 2015 56,714 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 36,494 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 36,494 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 15,267 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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W18 PET is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W18 PET, 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 W18 PET registered?

W18 PET is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 8 March 2011.

Is W18 PET safe to buy?

The MOT history for W18 PET shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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