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RF11 UGR

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,988 mi
Last recorded105,988 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF11 UGR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 105,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-40-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 97,702 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2024 91,143 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Apr 2024 91,065 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 245/40 19 rft (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2023 81,908 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 67,958 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 67,834 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 56,815 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 52,038 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 45,864 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 39,652 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 27,504 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 24,366 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 22,418 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 18,307 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 14,174 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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RF11 UGR is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RF11 UGR, 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 RF11 UGR registered?

RF11 UGR is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 8 March 2011.

Is RF11 UGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF11 UGR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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