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EU11 ZDL

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,325 mi
Last recorded135,325 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU11 ZDL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 135,325 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 128,984 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 121,648 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 118,280 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 117,191 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 110,943 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 103,624 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 103,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 98,820 miles

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 98,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 93,647 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 89,911 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 86,690 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 83,289 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 79,727 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 76,836 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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EU11 ZDL is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EU11 ZDL, 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 EU11 ZDL registered?

EU11 ZDL is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 9 June 2011.

Is EU11 ZDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU11 ZDL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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