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R55 FFA

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,884 mi
Last recorded112,884 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 FFA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 112,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 92,648 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 74,548 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside headlight has water inside it

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

front brakes imbalanced 29% on initial application

Pass 24 Oct 2022 63,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

covers under bonnet and car and sills covering components

Pass 9 Sep 2021 53,902 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 51,794 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 49,363 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 46,399 miles

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

Nearside Front door mirror missing

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

engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside componen

Pass 18 Sep 2017 41,917 miles

engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 27 Aug 2016 37,835 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside/nearside (4.1.E.1)

Rear offside/nearside pads low

component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

engine under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 2 Sep 2015 33,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2014 28,706 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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R55 FFA is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 R55 FFA, 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 R55 FFA registered?

R55 FFA is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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