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MV11 WTZ

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

209,707 mi
Last recorded209,707 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV11 WTZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 209,707 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 186,789 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 171,425 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 168,115 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 164,663 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 164,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 138,938 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

diff oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2018 138,938 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

diff oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2017 110,670 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 81,366 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 68,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid change overdue

Pass 14 Mar 2014 50,796 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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MV11 WTZ is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MV11 WTZ, 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 MV11 WTZ registered?

MV11 WTZ is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is MV11 WTZ safe to buy?

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