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PK11 OFE

2011 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,703 mi
Last recorded162,703 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK11 OFE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 162,703 miles

slight play in n s f upper arm

Fail 19 Sep 2018 162,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight play in n s f upper arm

Pass 16 Aug 2017 128,600 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 128,599 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 128,515 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 110,968 miles

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 9 Aug 2014 104,212 miles

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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PK11 OFE is a 2011 BMW 525 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PK11 OFE, 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 PK11 OFE registered?

PK11 OFE is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 1 May 2011.

Is PK11 OFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK11 OFE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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