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LG61 UAM

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

169,854 mi
Last recorded169,854 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 UAM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 169,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Sep 2022 153,301 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 138,717 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 123,836 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 112,589 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Sep 2018 94,979 miles

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

Rear diff bushes slightly perished

Pass 21 Sep 2017 80,332 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 80,332 miles

Offside Front obligatory indirect vision device insecure sun visor insecure. (8.1.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 60,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 42,312 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 27,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LG61 UAM is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LG61 UAM, 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 LG61 UAM registered?

LG61 UAM is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is LG61 UAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG61 UAM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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