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EK61 BJF

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,773 mi
Last recorded62,773 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 BJF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2025 62,773 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 57,286 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 51,056 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 45,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 41,439 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 41,333 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 37,565 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2018 33,153 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 30,076 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 25,141 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 21,818 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 15,917 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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EK61 BJF is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK61 BJF, 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 EK61 BJF registered?

EK61 BJF is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 4 November 2011.

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