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MJ61 OFE

2011 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,127 mi
Last recorded83,127 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 OFE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 83,127 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 79,652 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 75,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 70,996 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 65,921 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 62,901 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 58,761 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 52,334 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 45,022 miles

No emissions detected, too clean to register

Pass 25 Jun 2016 36,332 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Fail 23 Jun 2016 36,326 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

l/h/rear wheel weld repaired.smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 30,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 20,099 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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MJ61 OFE 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 MJ61 OFE, 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 MJ61 OFE registered?

MJ61 OFE is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 9 November 2011.

Is MJ61 OFE safe to buy?

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