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CK61 ONL

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,426 mi
Last recorded113,426 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK61 ONL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 113,426 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 113,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 91,386 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 91,143 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 74,974 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 73,109 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 69,954 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 69,950 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 67,047 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 65,504 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 62,557 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 17 Apr 2019 62,488 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Apr 2018 57,380 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 52,446 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 39,526 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 31,369 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 29,070 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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CK61 ONL is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CK61 ONL, 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 CK61 ONL registered?

CK61 ONL is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is CK61 ONL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK61 ONL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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