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MV61 NNL

2011 BMW 525

Brown Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

211,604 mi
Last recorded211,604 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 NNL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 211,604 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 192,778 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 170,727 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 147,417 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 123,392 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 109,516 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 108,479 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 90,738 miles

child locks on rear doors

Fail 23 Mar 2018 90,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

child locks on rear doors

Pass 22 Mar 2017 77,706 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 77,703 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 62,983 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 45,056 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 30,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MV61 NNL is a 2011 BMW 525 in Brown with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MV61 NNL, 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 MV61 NNL registered?

MV61 NNL is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is MV61 NNL safe to buy?

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