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W333 EMP

2011 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,121 mi
Last recorded160,121 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW333 EMP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 160,121 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 160,118 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 151,936 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 145,083 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 136,746 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 127,810 miles

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

undertrays fitted to underside and engine compartment

Fail 11 Nov 2021 127,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

undertrays fitted to underside and engine compartment

Pass 12 Nov 2020 120,414 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 116,087 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 105,705 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 89,568 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 70,908 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 52,664 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 38,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 38,179 miles

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

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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W333 EMP is a 2011 BMW 525 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W333 EMP, 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 W333 EMP registered?

W333 EMP is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 24 November 2011.

Is W333 EMP safe to buy?

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