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LC61 JSU

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

190,959 mi
Last recorded190,959 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 JSU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 190,959 miles

Both sides rear suspension coil springs starting to corrode

Both sides rear tyres worn to wear markers 2mm

Front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Offside rear wheel rim dented on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2024 186,958 miles

Both sides rear suspension coil springs starting to corrode

Both sides rear tyres approaching wear markers

Front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Offside rear wheel rim dented on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2023 179,660 miles

Both sides rear suspension coil springs starting to corrode

Front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Offside rear wheel rim dented on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2022 171,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 159,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 152,628 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 1000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 140,170 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 124,704 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn very thin on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 106,412 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 91,273 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 91,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 73,856 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 56,631 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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LC61 JSU is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LC61 JSU, 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 JSU registered?

LC61 JSU is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 1 December 2011.

Is LC61 JSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC61 JSU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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