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PN61 KYK

2011 BMW 525

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

167,833 mi
Last recorded167,833 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 KYK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 167,833 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 155,473 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 141,827 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 131,611 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 121,686 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 110,854 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 88,718 miles

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 30 May 2018 65,630 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 62,487 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 62,487 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 56,653 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 51,076 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

undertrays fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 28 Aug 2014 45,764 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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PN61 KYK is a 2011 BMW 525 in Green 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 PN61 KYK, 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 PN61 KYK registered?

PN61 KYK is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is PN61 KYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN61 KYK 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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