2011 BMW 525 2.0L Diesel · T4 TDP
2011 BMW 525 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 86,510 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,510 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T4 TDP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 86,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T4 TDP 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 (T4 TDP) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 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: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (4 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 Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”.
T4 TDP Mileage History
- 13/04/202372,152 mi
- 02/04/202476,432 mi+4,280 mi
- 09/04/202581,782 mi+5,350 mi
- 09/04/202686,484 mi+4,702 mi
- 09/04/202686,510 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 4,802 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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