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PX61 FHH

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,574 mi
Last recorded145,574 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX61 FHH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 145,574 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 143,662 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 143,660 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 139,425 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 135,600 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 132,731 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 132,653 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 128,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2020 128,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2019 120,864 miles

engine pans

tested wet

Pass 4 Oct 2018 116,010 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 111,398 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

engine pans

up lift in n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joints

Pass 29 Sep 2016 103,823 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 5 Oct 2015 91,340 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Oct 2014 70,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 70,261 miles

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

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

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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PX61 FHH is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PX61 FHH, 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 PX61 FHH registered?

PX61 FHH is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 7 November 2011.

Is PX61 FHH safe to buy?

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