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CT11 FON

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,566 mi
Last recorded139,566 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT11 FON
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 139,566 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 131,715 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 122,342 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 108,101 miles

Nearside Front under tray damaged

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 108,101 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front under tray damaged

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

Pass 28 May 2019 90,524 miles

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front damage to windscreen (stone chip)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 90,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front damage to windscreen (stone chip)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 73,973 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 May 2018 73,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2017 56,654 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 56,654 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 56,524 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 56,524 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 45,116 miles

Extensive covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Fail 8 Oct 2015 45,116 miles

Extensive covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 35,462 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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CT11 FON is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CT11 FON, 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.

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What year was CT11 FON registered?

CT11 FON is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 13 June 2011.

Is CT11 FON safe to buy?

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