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FY61 BDX

2011 BMW 525

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,954 mi
Last recorded103,954 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 BDX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 103,954 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 94,178 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 79,067 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 79,065 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 56,947 miles

smoke meter reading too low to register

Pass 8 Sep 2016 45,043 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2015 36,417 miles

Rear brake pads getting low n/s + o/s

Pass 12 Sep 2014 28,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FY61 BDX is a 2011 BMW 525 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FY61 BDX, 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 FY61 BDX?

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What year was FY61 BDX registered?

FY61 BDX is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is FY61 BDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 BDX shows 8 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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