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R111 CPP

2011 BMW 525

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

204,311 mi
Last recorded204,311 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 CPP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2025 204,311 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 181,714 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 163,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 153,638 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 150,236 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 148,317 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 145,281 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 128,493 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 94,905 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 84,509 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 62,666 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 52,096 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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R111 CPP is a 2011 BMW 525 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R111 CPP, 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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R111 CPP is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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