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LL61 HSO

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,135 mi
Last recorded175,135 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 HSO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 175,135 miles

Nearside Front tyre out of shape

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge ) (225/50-17

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 175,135 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre out of shape

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge ) (225/50-17

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 144,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 90,190 miles

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

Offside and nearside front tyre wear on edges.

Fail 12 Oct 2015 90,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside and nearside front tyre wear on edges.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 32,320 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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LL61 HSO is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LL61 HSO, 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 LL61 HSO registered?

LL61 HSO is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is LL61 HSO safe to buy?

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