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Y2 OXL

2011 BMW 525

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

122,232 mi
Last recorded122,232 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 OXL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 122,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2026 44,033 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 120,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall has a small tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Stain on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 42,070 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 110,263 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 110,176 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 40,096 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 103,515 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 103,515 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 35,576 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 20 Oct 2022 95,372 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shocker arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 34,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 86,328 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 86,327 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 31,165 miles

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

tyre pressure monitoring system warning illuminated

Fail 29 Jan 2021 31,165 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake pad wear sensor wire insecure & capable of touching road wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

tyre pressure monitoring system warning illuminated

Pass 27 Nov 2020 78,890 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 72,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 27,979 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 27,979 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 61,196 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 55,773 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 21,544 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 47,569 miles

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

engine covers fitted

side and rear windows tinted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2015 20,270 miles

No acceleration detected

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2015 37,925 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 26,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside 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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Y2 OXL is a 2011 BMW 525 in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 Y2 OXL, 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 Y2 OXL registered?

Y2 OXL is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is Y2 OXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y2 OXL shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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