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RE61 GCO

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,239 mi
Last recorded148,239 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 GCO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 148,239 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 143,220 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 136,124 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 125,990 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Pass 7 Aug 2018 119,305 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 112,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Offside Rear Shocker Worn With Excess Movement Up & Down

UnderTrays Fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 103,024 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 92,869 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 92,869 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 81,463 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres bald on outer edge but have 3/4 central legal tread above 1.6mm

Fail 23 Oct 2014 81,463 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s and o/s front tyres bald on outer edge but have 3/4 central legal tread above 1.6mm

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edge

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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RE61 GCO is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RE61 GCO, 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 RE61 GCO registered?

RE61 GCO is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 10 November 2011.

Is RE61 GCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE61 GCO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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