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OV61 OZU

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,798 mi
Last recorded146,798 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 OZU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 146,798 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 137,949 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 123,351 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 122,890 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 118,705 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2022 118,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 113,471 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 113,135 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wiring damaged

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 109,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Front, Unable To See Due To Plastic Covers (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 104,544 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 99,887 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 99,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2016 87,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 47,912 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 77,231 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 64,796 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 64,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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OV61 OZU is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OV61 OZU, 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 OV61 OZU registered?

OV61 OZU is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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