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BD11 FVP

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

175,580 mi
Last recorded175,580 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 FVP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 175,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 164,977 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight misshape

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted, unable to check some testable items

Fail 29 Sep 2020 164,650 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre has slight misshape

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted, unable to check some testable items

Pass 2 Oct 2019 151,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 134,534 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 118,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2016 105,759 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2MM TREAD

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 99,375 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 91,965 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 85,772 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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BD11 FVP is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2011 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 87,840 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD11 FVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD11 FVP registered?

BD11 FVP is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is BD11 FVP safe to buy?

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