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GV11 KRF

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,402 mi
Last recorded122,402 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 KRF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 122,402 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 122,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 107,681 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2024 87,746 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 84,641 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Aug 2022 77,898 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Aug 2021 71,354 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 71,354 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 64,862 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 60,614 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 53,771 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 46,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 46,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 43,536 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 36,944 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 28,783 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 28,037 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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GV11 KRF is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GV11 KRF, 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 GV11 KRF registered?

GV11 KRF is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 2011.

Is GV11 KRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV11 KRF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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