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CX11 VCK

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

278,117 mi
Last recorded278,117 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX11 VCK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 278,117 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s and o\s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 242,979 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 242,979 miles

Brake performance not tested n\s rear brake pad below 1.mm (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n\s rear outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o\s rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2017 210,239 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 170,141 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 142,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Mar 2014 107,199 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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CX11 VCK is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CX11 VCK, 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 CX11 VCK registered?

CX11 VCK is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 11 March 2011.

Is CX11 VCK safe to buy?

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