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NJ61 KKP

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

225,170 mi
Last recorded225,170 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 KKP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 225,170 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 210,351 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 188,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 170,933 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 170,933 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 147,251 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 133,400 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 121,474 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 121,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 156,211 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 80,704 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 80,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 69,363 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 57,276 miles

both rear tyres inner edge heavy wear starting to go out of shape

nst tyre nail in tread

Pass 7 Aug 2014 44,196 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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NJ61 KKP is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NJ61 KKP, 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 NJ61 KKP registered?

NJ61 KKP is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is NJ61 KKP safe to buy?

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