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LM61 NXO

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,480 mi
Last recorded202,480 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 NXO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 202,480 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 201,753 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 178,465 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all around (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 168,359 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))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 168,359 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))

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 152,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 137,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 137,802 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 122,358 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 122,303 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2016 102,822 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 85,402 miles

Offside Rear tyre 3;5mm

wipers smearing

Fail 4 Nov 2015 85,402 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre 3;5mm

wipers smearing

Pass 12 Nov 2014 63,930 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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LM61 NXO is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LM61 NXO, 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 LM61 NXO registered?

LM61 NXO is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 15 November 2011.

Is LM61 NXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM61 NXO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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