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L2 MUJ

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,098 mi
Last recorded125,098 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 MUJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 125,098 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 114,486 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cut in outer wall not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 88,499 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

N/s/f tyre is low of tread and worn on edges

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 18 Dec 2018 88,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

N/s/f tyre is low of tread and worn on edges

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2017 58,183 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

N/s/f tyre is low of tread

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 28 Nov 2016 38,287 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 34,287 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 27,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Dec 2014 27,447 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 20,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

N/S/R tyre badly worn on inner shoulder.

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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L2 MUJ is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L2 MUJ, 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 L2 MUJ registered?

L2 MUJ is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 3 January 2011.

Is L2 MUJ safe to buy?

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