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Y15 SMX

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,409 mi
Last recorded138,409 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY15 SMX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 138,409 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 130,397 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated TPMS light on (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 119,922 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 116,064 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 111,373 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 106,806 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 100,577 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 94,831 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 86,233 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 71,911 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 55,175 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 38,129 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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Y15 SMX is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y15 SMX, 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 Y15 SMX registered?

Y15 SMX is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 9 May 2011.

Is Y15 SMX safe to buy?

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