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W999 LGB

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,819 mi
Last recorded106,819 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW999 LGB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 106,819 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 103,070 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 98,643 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 96,520 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 96,520 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 93,494 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 93,492 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 91,149 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 13 Mar 2020 87,480 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 80,749 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 72,316 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 61,996 miles

Offside Rear Brake pads fitted incorrectly and o/s brake is binding slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2016 50,576 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 49,228 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 49,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 39,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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W999 LGB is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 W999 LGB, 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 W999 LGB registered?

W999 LGB is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 17 November 2011.

Is W999 LGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W999 LGB 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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