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AF61 KUY

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

138,430 mi
Last recorded138,430 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 KUY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 138,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 134,102 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 127,764 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 122,228 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 116,801 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 111,236 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 111,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 105,765 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 100,624 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 93,117 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 85,370 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 76,523 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears getting low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,953 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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AF61 KUY is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AF61 KUY, 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 AF61 KUY registered?

AF61 KUY is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is AF61 KUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 KUY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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