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LS61 WNM

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,327 mi
Last recorded156,327 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 WNM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 156,327 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 138,730 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 138,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 122,233 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 99,586 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 74,340 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 64,501 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 56,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 56,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 47,380 miles

Nearside Front Outer n/s/front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2015 36,211 miles

Nearside Rear nail in n/s/rear tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2014 27,862 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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LS61 WNM is a 2011 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LS61 WNM, 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 LS61 WNM registered?

LS61 WNM is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 2 November 2011.

Is LS61 WNM safe to buy?

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