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SO11 XRF

2011 BMW 525

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

190,365 mi
Last recorded190,365 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO11 XRF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 190,365 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 298,697 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 287,608 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 278,705 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 278,705 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 167,712 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 167,711 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/r and n/s/r coil springs broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 160,652 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 151,819 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 142,004 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 131,193 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 120,889 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 120,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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SO11 XRF is a 2011 BMW 525 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SO11 XRF, 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 SO11 XRF registered?

SO11 XRF is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is SO11 XRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO11 XRF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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