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VE60 EUP

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,725 mi
Last recorded130,725 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE60 EUP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 130,725 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 124,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-55-17 Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-55-17 Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 124,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-55-17 Runflat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-55-17 Runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-55-17 Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-55-17 Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 119,851 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 119,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 114,311 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 110,749 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 26 Mar 2019 105,200 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 105,200 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 97,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm, bald outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 89,665 miles

bonnet safety catch stiff to operate

n/s/r tyre thinnish

recommend replacement of secure wheel bolts with genuine BMW ones or plain bolts

servicing thought due

Pass 1 Mar 2016 80,801 miles

front brake pads quite low. recommend replacement

Pass 20 Feb 2015 72,768 miles

O/S/R & Middle rear seat belts only partial check due to child seats fitted.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 64,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2014 64,167 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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VE60 EUP is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VE60 EUP, 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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VE60 EUP is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 25 January 2011.

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