2011 BMW 525 3.0L Diesel · L2 MUJ
2011 BMW 525 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2011. Recorded mileage 125,098 miles. MOT expired on 28 Mar 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Mar 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Sept 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
L2 MUJ Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/03/2021
- 125,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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L2 MUJ Mileage History
- 20/12/201320,761 mi
- 29/12/201427,447 mi+6,686 mi
- 30/12/201427,447 mi
- 29/12/201534,287 mi+6,840 mi
- 28/11/201638,287 mi+4,000 mi
- 01/11/201758,183 mi+19,896 mi
- 18/12/201888,447 mi+30,264 mi
- 20/12/201888,499 mi+52 mi
- 19/12/2019114,486 mi+25,987 mi
- 29/03/2021125,098 mi+10,612 mi
Average of roughly 14,348 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
L2 MUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 525 (L2 MUJ) between December 2013 and March 2021.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 March 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
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