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AO61 PXA

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,546 mi
Last recorded152,546 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 PXA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 152,546 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 152,544 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured x3 cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 144,594 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 137,113 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip towards center of screen 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 137,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip towards center of screen 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 130,498 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 130,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake warning light on

Pass 22 Nov 2021 123,753 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to N/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 123,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to N/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 115,205 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 115,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 104,232 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 104,232 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning lamp illuminated

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 88,774 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 84,259 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 84,259 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 77,055 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 58,413 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low (4.1.E.1)

emissions to clean to test

Pass 22 Oct 2014 39,945 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AO61 PXA is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AO61 PXA, 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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AO61 PXA is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 17 November 2011.

Is AO61 PXA safe to buy?

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