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J666 UMB

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,205 mi
Last recorded152,205 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 UMB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2024 152,205 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 145,332 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 138,732 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 132,351 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 124,452 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 116,079 miles

Undertrays & Engine Covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2018 109,612 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jul 2017 109,526 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 97,494 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 82,975 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 67,293 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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J666 UMB is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J666 UMB, 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 J666 UMB registered?

J666 UMB is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 1 October 2011.

Is J666 UMB safe to buy?

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