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BN61 JNZ

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

106,162 mi
Last recorded106,162 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 JNZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 106,162 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 103,517 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 94,504 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven tread

Offside Rear tyre uneven tread

Fail 29 Apr 2024 94,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured 2/CRACKS (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre uneven tread

Offside Rear tyre uneven tread

Pass 18 Oct 2023 91,189 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 81,209 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 71,160 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 64,010 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))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 54,362 miles

under trays

Pass 4 Apr 2018 49,353 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 43,935 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 35,335 miles

engine cover is fitted obscuring some components

under trays are fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jun 2015 27,242 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 23,045 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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BN61 JNZ is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 BN61 JNZ, 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

How do I check the history of BN61 JNZ?

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What year was BN61 JNZ registered?

BN61 JNZ is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is BN61 JNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 JNZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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