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TAN 71R

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,900 mi
Last recorded133,900 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAN 71R
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2025 133,900 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 118,068 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 102,904 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear rotational scraping noise from in and around brake backing plate. Strongly advise further inspection

Pass 7 Nov 2022 91,742 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 82,992 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 77,146 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 72,469 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jan 2019 65,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 55,244 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner Wiper Split

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 50,151 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 33,314 miles

Engine cover fitted (Unable to inspect all components)

Under tray fitted (Unable to inspect all components)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 27,399 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on edge

Offside Front tyre wear on edge

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 21 May 2014 16,798 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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TAN 71R is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 TAN 71R, 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 TAN 71R registered?

TAN 71R is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 7 June 2011.

Is TAN 71R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAN 71R shows 13 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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