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LC61 FBL

2011 BMW 525

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,273 mi
Last recorded169,273 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 FBL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 169,273 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 155,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 154,106 miles

all tyres approaching limits

Fail 3 May 2024 154,106 miles

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

all tyres approaching limits

Pass 27 Mar 2023 149,520 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 142,767 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 142,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both o/s and n/s worn thin (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both o/s and n/s worn thin (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 137,292 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 133,169 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 133,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2019 127,119 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 123,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 114,662 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre side wall rim protector slightly damaged

both sides front lower ball joints have slight play

Fail 20 Mar 2017 114,662 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front tyre side wall rim protector slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both sides front lower ball joints have slight play

Pass 13 Feb 2016 105,930 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 101,488 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 99,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LC61 FBL is a 2011 BMW 525 in White with a 2,993cc 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 LC61 FBL, 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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What year was LC61 FBL registered?

LC61 FBL is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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