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KN11 EEF

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,202 mi
Last recorded165,202 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN11 EEF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 165,202 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 163,439 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 1 Oct 2022 160,957 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 157,173 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn edge below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 152,089 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 142,049 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 127,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 110,518 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

lean burn emissions system

Fail 26 Nov 2016 109,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

lean burn emissions system

Pass 19 Dec 2015 91,036 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn bald on inner edge close to cords

Pass 19 Dec 2014 58,249 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 53,795 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 53,593 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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KN11 EEF is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KN11 EEF, 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 KN11 EEF registered?

KN11 EEF is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 14 April 2011.

Is KN11 EEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN11 EEF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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