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LF61 ZLZ

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,378 mi
Last recorded67,378 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF61 ZLZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 67,378 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 62,552 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 57,656 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 52,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 47,940 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 42,735 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 34,158 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 25,828 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2017 16,986 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 14,390 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 10,343 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 8,595 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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LF61 ZLZ is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LF61 ZLZ, 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 LF61 ZLZ?

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What year was LF61 ZLZ registered?

LF61 ZLZ is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is LF61 ZLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF61 ZLZ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF61 ZLZ have outstanding finance?

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