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RJ11 HJY

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

163,400 mi
Last recorded163,400 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ11 HJY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 163,400 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 161,738 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 158,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 140,333 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 137,069 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 125,973 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 104,529 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 83,736 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 83,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2016 60,636 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 38,604 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 36,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 27,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RJ11 HJY is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RJ11 HJY, 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 RJ11 HJY registered?

RJ11 HJY is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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