BMW 525 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 23,611 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 23,611 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 72% of BMW 525 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on body & structure and emissions & leaks.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 525 tends to fail
Share of BMW 525 cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on body & structure, emissions & leaks, lights & electrics.
Common questions
Is the BMW 525 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW 525 holds up well for its age: 72% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 71% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW 525?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW 525 in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 83%; and 13 years and older, 72%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a BMW 525 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW 525 versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).