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SP61 OGM

2011 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,521 mi
Last recorded100,521 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 OGM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2025 100,521 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 91,405 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2023 83,212 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 72,638 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 66,343 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 63,480 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 57,641 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 52,047 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 45,453 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 41,693 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 33,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SP61 OGM is a 2011 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SP61 OGM, 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 SP61 OGM registered?

SP61 OGM is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is SP61 OGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP61 OGM shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP61 OGM have outstanding finance?

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