2011 BMW 525 3.0L Diesel · JM04 BMW
2011 BMW 525 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 106,938 miles. MOT valid until 03 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,938 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.
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JM04 BMW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 106,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JM04 BMW 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 (JM04 BMW) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
JM04 BMW Mileage History
- 04/11/202288,555 mi
- 19/10/202394,366 mi+5,811 mi
- 17/10/2024100,229 mi+5,863 mi
- 17/10/2025106,938 mi+6,709 mi
- 17/10/2025106,938 mi
Average of roughly 6,229 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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