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EU11 ZZA

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,138 mi
Last recorded113,138 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU11 ZZA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 113,138 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 109,149 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 102,167 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 94,577 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 94,577 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 88,994 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 72,056 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 71,895 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2018 64,343 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 56,912 miles

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

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

engine covers and under tray covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 48,394 miles

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)

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2016 48,220 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,409 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 26,686 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZZA is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EU11 ZZA, 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 EU11 ZZA registered?

EU11 ZZA is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 8 June 2011.

Is EU11 ZZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU11 ZZA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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