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LP11 PLJ

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,714 mi
Last recorded103,714 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP11 PLJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 103,714 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 103,714 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 101,935 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 97,464 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 93,887 miles

diesel smoke test to clean

Pass 8 Jul 2015 87,424 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 66,154 miles

No emissions print out,due to low emissions

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 66,514 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

No emissions print out,due to low emissions

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LP11 PLJ is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LP11 PLJ, 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 LP11 PLJ registered?

LP11 PLJ is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 4 August 2011.

Is LP11 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP11 PLJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LP11 PLJ have outstanding finance?

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