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MV61 LUZ

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,092 mi
Last recorded134,092 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 LUZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 134,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 124,120 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 115,864 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 102,295 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 93,880 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Sep 2016 93,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint straight (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint straight (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Aug 2015 80,075 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 80,075 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 57,584 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 57,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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MV61 LUZ is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MV61 LUZ, 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

How do I check the history of MV61 LUZ?

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What year was MV61 LUZ registered?

MV61 LUZ is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 13 September 2011.

Is MV61 LUZ safe to buy?

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