2011 BMW 525 2.0L Diesel · R16 EDA
2011 BMW 525 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27/09/2011. Recorded mileage 81,104 miles. MOT valid until 27/01/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,104 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 1995cc
R16 EDA Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 81,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R16 EDA Mileage History
- 12/09/201420,494 mi
- 01/10/201528,353 mi+7,859 mi
- 30/09/201635,478 mi+7,125 mi
- 21/09/201742,664 mi+7,186 mi
- 24/08/201848,069 mi+5,405 mi
- 31/08/201848,119 mi+50 mi
- 16/10/201952,607 mi+4,488 mi
- 05/11/202057,389 mi+4,782 mi
- 02/11/202163,861 mi+6,472 mi
- 26/01/202264,549 mi+688 mi
- 28/01/202369,132 mi+4,583 mi
- 27/01/202473,118 mi+3,986 mi
- 22/01/202577,304 mi+4,186 mi
- 28/01/202681,104 mi+3,800 mi
Average of roughly 5,327 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
R16 EDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 525 (R16 EDA) between September 2014 and January 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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