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GF61 BKO

2011 BMW 525

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

180,583 mi
Last recorded180,583 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 BKO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 180,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2024 170,708 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 160,278 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 160,275 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 144,066 miles

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

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 130,500 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 121,823 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 108,112 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 93,354 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 76,342 miles

Nearside Front cut in outer tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Oct 2015 61,997 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

smoke test too clean to read.wipers now smearing.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 45,140 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

l/h/front tyrewearing on outer edge.

smoke test too clean to read.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 45,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

l/h/front tyrewearing on outer edge.

smoke test too clean to read.

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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GF61 BKO is a 2011 BMW 525 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GF61 BKO, 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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GF61 BKO is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 4 November 2011.

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