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GL61 KRZ

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,419 mi
Last recorded86,419 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 KRZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 86,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed front windscreen (0.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 75,352 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 75,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 70,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2022 62,997 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 58,516 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 56,517 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 52,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe coating has slight swelling; before hose

Pass 11 May 2018 48,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre; worn smooth to outside

Offside Front Tyre; worn almost smooth to outside

Pass 15 May 2017 42,087 miles

Front Tyres; Both; worn quite low to outer edges

Pass 1 Jun 2016 34,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre; slightly worn to inside

Offside Rear Tyre; worn smooth to far inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2015 30,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre; slightly worn to inside

Offside Rear Tyre; quite worn to inside, going smooth

Pass 16 Dec 2014 24,345 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 KRZ is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc 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 GL61 KRZ, 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 GL61 KRZ registered?

GL61 KRZ is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is GL61 KRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL61 KRZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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