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FV61 HKG

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,578 mi
Last recorded82,578 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 HKG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 82,578 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 79,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 71,036 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 66,775 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 66,762 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 64,238 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 60,405 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 56,465 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 56,457 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 50,879 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 45,294 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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FV61 HKG is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FV61 HKG, 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 FV61 HKG registered?

FV61 HKG is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 14 November 2011.

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The MOT history for FV61 HKG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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