2011 BMW 525 2.0L Diesel · SO61 DPX
2011 BMW 525 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 118,125 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO61 DPX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 118,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO61 DPX 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 (SO61 DPX) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear central (3.3 (c))”; “Central Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
SO61 DPX Mileage History
- 26/04/2022105,539 mi
- 18/04/2023113,683 mi+8,144 mi
- 05/02/2025116,750 mi+3,067 mi
- 07/02/2025116,750 mi
- 29/04/2026118,125 mi+1,375 mi
Average of roughly 3,140 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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