2011 BMW 525 2.0L Diesel · CY11 AAJ
2011 BMW 525 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 160,453 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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CY11 AAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 160,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CY11 AAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 525 (CY11 AAJ) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 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: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))”; “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
CY11 AAJ Mileage History
- 16/07/2024150,287 mi
- 15/07/2025155,675 mi+5,388 mi
- 24/07/2025155,705 mi+30 mi
- 13/07/2026160,446 mi+4,741 mi
- 21/07/2026160,453 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 5,050 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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