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T26 PLT

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,347 mi
Last recorded149,347 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT26 PLT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2024 149,347 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 143,711 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 133,198 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 121,996 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 116,452 miles

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))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 110,271 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 105,121 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 99,462 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 87,938 miles

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyres worn

Pass 8 May 2015 71,703 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise rear brake pads worn

Pass 15 May 2014 55,063 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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T26 PLT is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T26 PLT, 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 T26 PLT registered?

T26 PLT is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 19 May 2011.

Is T26 PLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T26 PLT shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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