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AV61 NYD

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,337 mi
Last recorded126,337 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 NYD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 126,337 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 126,336 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 111,712 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 109,582 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 101,335 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 96,363 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 90,396 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 90,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 75,062 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 64,066 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 54,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 May 2017 54,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 34,980 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 30,712 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 22,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AV61 NYD is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV61 NYD, 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 AV61 NYD registered?

AV61 NYD is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is AV61 NYD safe to buy?

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