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DV61 BUA

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

206,982 mi
Last recorded206,982 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 BUA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 206,982 miles

Offside Front Headlight has moisture inside.

Offside Rear Outer Lamp unit lens damaged.

Pass 24 Jan 2022 193,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear position lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 193,664 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear position lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust fumes in engine bay offside rear

Pass 20 Jan 2021 177,412 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire chaffing on road wheel

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))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 160,463 miles

engine and chassis covers fitted and are preventing a full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2019 136,368 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 121,834 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 22 Jan 2018 121,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 23 Jan 2017 93,777 miles

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

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

under shields fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 67,008 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 67,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 33,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 29,385 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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DV61 BUA is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DV61 BUA, 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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DV61 BUA is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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