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SK11 TVY

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

237,023 mi
Last recorded237,023 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK11 TVY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 237,023 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 224,440 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 215,264 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 195,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside + nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

engine undertray fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2020 178,360 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2020 178,282 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2019 170,093 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2018 159,034 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2017 145,349 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2016 132,211 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 116,483 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 88,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2014 88,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SK11 TVY is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SK11 TVY, 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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SK11 TVY is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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