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BG61 OOY

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,853 mi
Last recorded155,853 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 OOY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 155,853 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2021 146,141 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 130,796 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 112,382 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 112,372 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin EGR cooler (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 93,544 miles

full underbody covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 85,534 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 67,310 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 52,848 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 52,786 miles

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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BG61 OOY is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 BG61 OOY, 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 BG61 OOY registered?

BG61 OOY is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 23 November 2011.

Is BG61 OOY safe to buy?

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