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LV11 CFL

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,141 mi
Last recorded87,141 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV11 CFL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 87,141 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 79,795 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 73,293 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 72,283 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 72,259 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 67,575 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 64,075 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 60,549 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 53,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 53,140 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 46,304 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 40,250 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 32,937 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 29,235 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 27,308 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LV11 CFL is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LV11 CFL, 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 LV11 CFL registered?

LV11 CFL is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is LV11 CFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV11 CFL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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