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DN11 MDE

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,986 mi
Last recorded141,986 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN11 MDE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 141,986 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 124,989 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 113,514 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 102,718 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 91,086 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 80,834 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 80,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre heavily worn on inner edge. And worn close to limit.

Pass 24 Nov 2016 65,069 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 58,552 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 42,870 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 30,181 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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DN11 MDE is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DN11 MDE, 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 DN11 MDE registered?

DN11 MDE is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is DN11 MDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN11 MDE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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