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EA61 FXU

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,805 mi
Last recorded104,805 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 FXU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 104,805 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT - NEARSIDE FRONT

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING

Pass 4 Oct 2017 84,560 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears +nearside front tyres worn low (4.1.E.1)

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 4 Oct 2016 61,851 miles

sills not checked due to sill covers

Pass 14 Oct 2015 46,635 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 36,568 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 36,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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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EA61 FXU is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EA61 FXU, 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

How do I check the history of EA61 FXU?

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What year was EA61 FXU registered?

EA61 FXU is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is EA61 FXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA61 FXU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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