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DY11 GUD

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,716 mi
Last recorded164,716 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 GUD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 164,716 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 157,319 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 143,390 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 128,201 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 128,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner/outer edges (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 112,858 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 112,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 99,599 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 99,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55R17 - PIRELLI P7 - RSC (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0 mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 84,833 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 69,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

emissions not detected on smoke head

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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DY11 GUD is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DY11 GUD, 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

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What year was DY11 GUD registered?

DY11 GUD is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 8 March 2011.

Is DY11 GUD safe to buy?

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