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M1 TEW

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,768 mi
Last recorded85,768 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 TEW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 85,768 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 83,540 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 79,811 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing slightly outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 76,402 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 72,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Feb 2019 66,746 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 60,945 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 52,107 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut but cord not exposed

Fail 23 Feb 2017 52,106 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut but cord not exposed

Pass 17 Feb 2016 43,721 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 35,749 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 27,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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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M1 TEW is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 M1 TEW, 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 M1 TEW registered?

M1 TEW is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 22 February 2011.

Is M1 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 TEW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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