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CA60 FZE

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,112 mi
Last recorded160,112 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA60 FZE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 160,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle under tray fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2022 147,638 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 147,174 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 134,870 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 134,870 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 119,747 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play --------------- (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 103,336 miles

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

both front tyrs worn edge

offside rear tyr worn edge

Fail 28 Nov 2019 103,336 miles

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

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

both front tyrs worn edge

offside rear tyr worn edge

Pass 10 Dec 2018 92,267 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 92,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 88,371 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 83,237 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 78,245 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 71,891 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 59,552 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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CA60 FZE is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA60 FZE, 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

How do I check the history of CA60 FZE?

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What year was CA60 FZE registered?

CA60 FZE is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 12 January 2011.

Is CA60 FZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA60 FZE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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