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BV61 AZU

2011 BMW 525

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

148,350 mi
Last recorded148,350 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 AZU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 148,350 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2025 136,663 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 126,481 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 119,352 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 119,298 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 110,034 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2020 104,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess suspension bag deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 96,092 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 88,743 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside rear tyre flat

Pass 29 Sep 2017 80,006 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 67,187 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 52,090 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 35,497 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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BV61 AZU is a 2011 BMW 525 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BV61 AZU, 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 BV61 AZU?

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What year was BV61 AZU registered?

BV61 AZU is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is BV61 AZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 AZU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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