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EA11 XKW

2011 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

227,237 mi
Last recorded227,237 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 XKW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 227,237 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 137,819 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2019 134,692 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 130,366 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 124,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 117,714 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 88,417 miles

Front tyres have slight wear on outer edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 25 Apr 2014 88,417 miles

Front tyres have slight wear on outer edges

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

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

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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EA11 XKW is a 2011 BMW 525 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 EA11 XKW, 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 EA11 XKW registered?

EA11 XKW is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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