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A25 SOM

2011 BMW 520

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests37 (28 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75.7%

Mileage

130,658 mi
Last recorded130,658 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 SOM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

28 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 130,658 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2026 140,673 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 131,821 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 128,793 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 123,618 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 123,615 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2023 124,655 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 124,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 120,910 miles

rear brake pad's getting low.

Pass 24 Nov 2022 121,401 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 121,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 118,194 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 118,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread area worn to excess. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread area worn to excess. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2021 116,643 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 113,508 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in outer wall of tyre. but not exposing cords.

Pass 24 Nov 2020 113,572 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 107,725 miles

Emissions to clean to give a reading

Fail 13 Jan 2020 107,725 miles

Emissions to clean to give a reading

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 109,189 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 101,510 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 100,876 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 95,973 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 92,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 90,779 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 91,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 91,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 85,428 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 90,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 90,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 75,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 75,243 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 87,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

emissions to clean to give a reading

Pass 5 Dec 2014 87,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

emissions to clean to give a reading

Pass 6 Apr 2014 50,037 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 83,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

emissions to clean to give a reading

Pass 22 Nov 2012 78,586 miles

emissions to clean to give a reading

Pass 22 Nov 2011 71,753 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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A25 SOM is a 2011 BMW 520 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 98,041 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A25 SOM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A25 SOM registered?

A25 SOM is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 12 April 2011.

Is A25 SOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 SOM shows 37 tests with a 75.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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