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GL61 HHR

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,041 mi
Last recorded135,041 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 HHR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 May 2025 135,041 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 126,870 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 119,754 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 117,034 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 115,571 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 110,887 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 105,029 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 102,509 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 92,609 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 77,897 miles

Covers obscuring inspection of items both under the bed bonnet and underneath.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 48,604 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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GL61 HHR is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 GL61 HHR, 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 GL61 HHR?

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What year was GL61 HHR registered?

GL61 HHR is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is GL61 HHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL61 HHR shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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