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RK11 RZZ

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

267,374 mi
Last recorded267,374 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK11 RZZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 267,374 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush slightly torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush slightly torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive between forward mount and fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in front of driver, does not affect view of road (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet secondary catch seized open

headlamps appear to be a different type of bulb but emit largely the same beam and colour

undertrays obstructing view of testable items

Pass 28 Jul 2025 240,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

UNDERNEATH TRAT FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Pass 5 Aug 2024 212,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underneath tray fitted at the time of test

Pass 14 Aug 2023 185,774 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 167,227 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 144,320 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 126,283 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 126,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 24 Jul 2019 112,292 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 101,716 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 101,716 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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 5 Aug 2017 81,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 64,912 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 58,836 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 46,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

trigger point not met

Pass 20 Feb 2014 33,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel test passed trigge point not met.

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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RK11 RZZ is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 RK11 RZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK11 RZZ registered?

RK11 RZZ is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is RK11 RZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK11 RZZ 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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