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ML61 XVY

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

153,351 mi
Last recorded153,351 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 XVY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 153,351 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 147,044 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 141,559 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 134,763 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 126,887 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 120,157 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 109,227 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 98,346 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 88,107 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 82,641 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 78,227 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 59,650 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 59,650 miles

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

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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ML61 XVY is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black 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 ML61 XVY, 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

How do I check the history of ML61 XVY?

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What year was ML61 XVY registered?

ML61 XVY is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 2 November 2011.

Is ML61 XVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML61 XVY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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