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RO61 FPN

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,736 mi
Last recorded156,736 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO61 FPN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 156,736 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under-tray cover undercar

Fail 3 Dec 2025 156,736 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under-tray cover undercar

Pass 16 Nov 2024 152,239 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 147,184 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 133,518 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 127,085 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Nov 2021 127,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Nov 2020 123,456 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 119,564 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 119,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively distorted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively distorted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 114,925 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 114,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 106,656 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 97,999 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 85,751 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 78,199 miles

rear cv joint area covered in grease

Fail 5 Sep 2014 78,199 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear cv joint area covered in grease

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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RO61 FPN is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey 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 RO61 FPN, 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 RO61 FPN registered?

RO61 FPN is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 20 September 2011.

Is RO61 FPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO61 FPN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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