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FV11 XGM

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,862 mi
Last recorded163,862 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 XGM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 163,862 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))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 150,551 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 137,918 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has water ingress

under -tray fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2021 137,911 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (245/4518)rf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlamp has water ingress

under -tray fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2020 127,725 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear differential seal leaking

Pass 20 Mar 2019 114,827 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 98,378 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 82,147 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 82,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 66,462 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 66,462 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 49,268 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 34,473 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 34,473 miles

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

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

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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FV11 XGM 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 71.4%.

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 FV11 XGM, 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 FV11 XGM registered?

FV11 XGM is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 13 May 2011.

Is FV11 XGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV11 XGM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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