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LL60 VNU

2011 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,864 mi
Last recorded121,864 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL60 VNU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 121,864 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 121,855 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 112,600 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 112,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 106,787 miles

Front Both front tyres have signs of damage to the sidewall either age or curb damage related

Pass 9 Aug 2023 101,006 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 101,003 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 96,220 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 96,185 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 92,415 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 80,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 70,800 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2018 61,017 miles

off side front lower shock absorber bush worn.

small stone chip on lower windscreen.

unable to obtain diesel smoke test.

Pass 28 Jul 2017 51,006 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 38,021 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 21,701 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 13,156 miles

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)

near side front tyre low tread on outer edge.

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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LL60 VNU is a 2011 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc 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 LL60 VNU, 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 LL60 VNU registered?

LL60 VNU is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 17 February 2011.

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