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GL11 PZM

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

257,918 mi
Last recorded257,918 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 PZM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 257,918 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

no smoke test results too clean no rpm pick up

Fail 7 Nov 2023 257,916 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

no smoke test results too clean no rpm pick up

Pass 22 Nov 2022 241,750 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

no smoke test results too clean

Fail 16 Nov 2022 241,480 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

no smoke test results too clean

Pass 23 Nov 2021 223,057 miles

Front window screen is cracked at the bottom

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 223,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front window screen is cracked at the bottom

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 201,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2020 201,333 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2019 193,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 193,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 178,428 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Oct 2017 162,384 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 148,916 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 148,916 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 136,887 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 102,726 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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GL11 PZM is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GL11 PZM, 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 GL11 PZM registered?

GL11 PZM is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 20 July 2011.

Is GL11 PZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL11 PZM shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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