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LM11 CAV

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,444 mi
Last recorded162,444 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM11 CAV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 162,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 154,647 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 141,425 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 129,270 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 119,147 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 107,252 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 94,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged has deep tears on outer side wall but not deep enough to expose canvas and ply inners (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has deep tears to the outer wall but not deep enough to expose canvas and ply inners. it is also wearing on the inner edge, recommend replacement . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 94,533 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge has become misshaped, has a deep cut exposing canvas and ply inners (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged has deep tears on outer side wall but not deep enough to expose canvas and ply inners (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has deep tears to the outer wall but not deep enough to expose canvas and ply inners. it is also wearing on the inner edge, recommend replacement . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 77,992 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 69,070 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 69,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 52,186 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 46,768 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 34,458 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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LM11 CAV is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LM11 CAV, 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 LM11 CAV registered?

LM11 CAV is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 22 March 2011.

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