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WV61 BSY

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,298 mi
Last recorded144,298 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 BSY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 144,298 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 127,057 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 112,095 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 93,758 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 93,709 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2018 66,171 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 58,605 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2016 50,022 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 40,962 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 37,796 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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WV61 BSY is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WV61 BSY, 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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What year was WV61 BSY registered?

WV61 BSY is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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