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AK61 SLZ

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,372 mi
Last recorded179,372 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 SLZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 179,372 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 174,208 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 167,208 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 161,340 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 161,340 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 155,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 147,502 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 147,501 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 137,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 119,573 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 119,572 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 104,068 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 90,315 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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AK61 SLZ is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AK61 SLZ, 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 AK61 SLZ registered?

AK61 SLZ is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 15 November 2011.

Is AK61 SLZ safe to buy?

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