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LM61 UMJ

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

133,606 mi
Last recorded133,606 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 UMJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 133,606 miles

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

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

Under trays installed

Pass 5 Dec 2024 129,954 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2023 125,967 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2022 120,710 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2021 113,380 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted covering testable components

Fail 1 Dec 2021 113,372 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted covering testable components

Pass 1 Dec 2020 107,041 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle has under trays fitted covering testable components

Pass 12 Nov 2019 101,955 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 96,220 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 93,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 91,385 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 87,551 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 79,273 miles

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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 UMJ 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 LM61 UMJ, 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 UMJ registered?

LM61 UMJ is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 16 November 2011.

Is LM61 UMJ safe to buy?

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